Annual General Meeting of the LRBKA, including speaker  Keith Bartlem, – Thermoregulation of the Honeybee The talk, Thermoregulation of the honeybee, looks at how the honeybee keeps warm / cool, how the colony keeps warm / cool, and how as beekeepers we … Read more

Defensive behaviour in honeybees (behaviour and colony management)The ability of the bees to defend their colonies is a major evolutionary adaptation that ensurescolony resources are protected for the colony use and not made available to predators orrobbers. Yet, bee stings are one of the major factors that could make beekeeping unappealingactivity. This talk covers the mechanism of defence and the factors leading to some coloniesbeing more defensive or … Read more

Online talk for members on Food Hygiene, by Julile Smith from Northwest Leicestershire Environmental Health

Forage Forage is the source of protein and carbohydrates for bees and other pollinators. This talk looks at the importance of forage for the health of our bees, explores the fascinating relationship between bees and flowers, and how we can help by increasing the … Read more

Join us to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Association. There will be a display of historical items, an auction, homebrew demonstration, honey comparison and BBQ.

Lynfa Davies , Master Beekeeper, NDB Comb Management Lynfa will describe what comb is and how it is made. The presentation will look at its function within the hive. Finally, Lynfa will explain effective methods to manage the comb within … Read more

1930 Tuesday 6th December 2022 From 7.30pm Leicestershire & Rutland Beekeepers Association. Join us for a fun filled evening with honey, mead and cake competitions and quiz. Bring and share buffet food with your fellow beekeepers.        

1930 Tuesday 1st November 2022 From 7.30pm Online via Zoom Dr Gerry Brierley Medicinal Apitherapy. Zoom link details will be emailed to members nearer the time.