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Welcome to the Andover and District Beekeepers Association (ABKA) website.

ABKA is a thriving association of amateur beekeepers looking after the interests of existing members and newcomers to beekeeping in the Andover area (Map of Andover and District territory).

We are one of the many associations that make up the larger body of the British Beekeepers Association (www.bbka.org.uk) and our association is one of the many that make up the Hampshire Beekeepers Association (www.beetalk.org.uk)

We meet every month to exchange information and keep abreast of issues relating to beekeeping as well as simply to socialise. Topics we cover include bee health, beekeeping techniques and theories, bee products, advice and access to BBKA training modules as well as practical apiary visits.

We look forward to meeting you or helping with your enquiry as an Andover resident, with an interest in bees!
 

Programme of Events


Winter Lecture Programme and Beginners' Courses

Andover BKA Lectures and Beginners' Courses will be held at Picket Piece Village Hall, Walworth Road, Andover SP11 6LY starting at 7:30pm prompt

Anyone who would like to learn more about beekeeping is most welcome to attend, but please contact the secretary beforehand if possible - details can be found on the Contacts page 


Saturday 2nd June
Apiary Meeting at Shipton Bellinger
Hosted by AlanTelfer

Saturday 16th June 
Apiary Meeting at Chilbolton
Hosted by Jolyon and John

Saturday 7th July
Apiary Meeting at Chilbolton Common
Hosted by John Rowles

25th to 27th October 
National Honey Show
St Georges College
Weybridge
Surrey

Saturday 10th November
Hampshire BKA Annual Convention and Honey Show
Barton Peveril College
Eastleigh
Hampshire SO50 5ZA 



The next Beginners' Course will take place during Winter 2012

The course will cover the following topics:

Natural history from a bees perspective
Equipment
Forage
Colony Management
Diseases
Swarms
Processing
Honey
Winter Work 


Did you know?

A swarm is a colony of bees that is on the move and looking for a new home.

They are only settled temporarily and unlikely to do any harm.

[read more here]

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