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ABOUT YBKA

The Yorkshire Beekeepers Association (YBKA) is affiliated with The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) and has around 2000 members and is made up of 22 affiliated district associations.

The YBKA is governed by a Council consisting of elected members and officers. Member Associations are encouraged to contribute their views as to the future role and development of the YBKA.

The YBKA is a vibrant and dedicated organization that brings together beekeepers from across the stunning region of Yorkshire. Established in 1882, the association has played a crucial role in promoting the welfare of bees and supporting the local beekeeping community. With a strong emphasis on education and sharing knowledge, the YBKA regularly organizes workshops, seminars, and training sessions to equip beekeepers with the necessary skills and techniques to care for their colonies effectively. 

Through its dedication to education, community engagement, and the preservation of bees, the YBKA continues to make a significant impact in the region, ensuring the well-being of bees and the sustainability of beekeeping practices for generations to come.

ASIAN HORNET COLOURING COMPETITION WINNER

When given the result, Poppy’s mum said: “She’ll be delighted. She really put everything into colouring her picture, she spent almost an hour doing it”

A copy of The Book of Bees by Piotr Socha is on the way to our deserving winner, from Rivington, Lancashire.

Well done Poppy!

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150 years of the British Beekeepers Association

Whitby Beekeepers’ Association has recently taken part in celebrating 150 years of the British Beekeepers Association.
The beekeeping charity operates like many such groups with a local team – Whitby BKA with 75 members; a county group – Yorkshire BKA 2,200 members; and the national governing body British BKA

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The YBKA Honey Show at the Emley Show 3rd August 2024

The last time a YBKA Honey Show took place was way back in 2019. Covid caused the cancellation of the event the following year and the traditional venue at the Great Yorkshire Showground was lost when the Yorkshire Agricultural Society discontinued the Countryside Live event. From membership responses to a

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YBKA at the Great Yorkshire Show 2024 

The weather gods were not kind to the event this year, but a hardy team of volunteers managed to keep up the spirits of most, if not all, visitors to the Normanby Pavilion from 9 to12 July. This year’s themes were beekeeping in general, swarms and swarming and the Asian

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How I got into beekeeping

As a Boy Scout in April 1967 in Helmsley Yorkshire at the age of 13 we had to take part in “Bob a Job” week
Doing small tasks for friends & neighbours in return for a shilling, known as “a bob “. To raise funds for the scouts funds<br

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Learning to keep bees in1948

A big thank you to Julie Papworth who provided this historical document dating back to 1948. One of the things that stood out to me is that this was a residential course, due to the lack of space attendees were asked to share a double bed with a friend optionally

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£3 per roll and can be purchased by emailing treasurer@ybka.org.uk