Date & Time: 28th May, 7.30pm Speaker: Andy Barnes-Willis Title: Purifying and Cleaning Wax - Andys Way Brief description:  Andy is one of PDBKA's favourite speakers. Andy was chosen to make the large candles for Queen Elizabeth's 2nd Jubilee. He uses a range of equipment to ensure the beekeepers follow the cleaning methods. He shows […]

BIBBA and HBA are working together to hold two queen rearing days here in Hampshire. These will be held on the 31t May and 1st June. Interested parties are to contact me for further details. The cost will be £55 in advance and £60 nearer the day.

HBA are once again holding a bee health day with the National Bee Unit, the venue will once again be the Sparsholt College in Winchester. Further details will be released direct to members.

Date & Time: 25th June, 7.30pm Speaker: Andy Pedley  Title:  Food Safety for Beekeepers Brief description:  Whether you are selling your honey, or giving it away as gifts to friends and family, this talk is one for you.  As an ex-environmental health officer, Andy has combined his experience on food safety with his beekeeping passion […]

Date & Time: 23rd July, 7. 30pm Speakers:  PDBKA members Title: Members’ Panel and Makers Meet Brief description:  As the adage goes, ask 3 beekeepers a question and you'll get 5 different answers. This evening provides a friendly (& at times funny) opportunity to bring together experience from across PDBKA to share and discuss different […]

Title: Bee Health Course – Improve Your Beekeeping Knowledge Date & Time: Courses begin Wednesday, 2nd October at 7:00 PM Location: Course Instructor: Linda Smith, Training/Education Manager Event Description: We are pleased to announce two upcoming Bee Health courses led by Linda Smith, our Training and Education Manager. These courses are designed to cater to […]

The Honey Show & Convention 2024 will be held on the Sunday 6th October 2024 at Sparsholt College, Winchester. Further information will be coming in regard to tickets and entry into the Honey Show. We hope that more of you will enter this year after on member being awarded a first and second last year.

Title:  Making Mead Date & Time: 22nd October, 7:30 PM Location: Portchester Parish Hall Guest Speaker: David Sandwell, Judge at the Denmead Show Brief Description: David Sandwell is a well-known beekeeper from Waterlooville and a respected Honey Judge, having judged many entries, including at the South of England Show. David began beekeeping in 1980 with […]

Date & Time: 26th November, 7.30pm Title: AGM & social evening Brief description:  It's the end of the first year with our revised charitable status. Join us to hear about what has happened in the last year and our plans for 2025. Plus this is a great time to come together to enjoy a social […]

This is a reminder that our AGM will be held on 26th November. This will start at 7.30pm and will be held at Portchester Parish Hall.  The evening will consist of a presentation of our Annual Report and announcements on successful appointments, followed by an opportunity to network and celebrate another year with each other, […]