Swarm Control by The Yorkshire Beekeeper, Tony Jefferson
Found Queen Cells? Swarm Control the Tony Jefferson Way A talk by the Yorkshire beekeeper, Tony Jefferson The talk was going to be called “Oh, I found queen cells”. The organisers weren’t sure how to fit that on a poster, but it’s what the whole thing is about. Tony Jefferson keeps his bees in […]
Why Every YBKA Member Should Get Themselves to a Healthy Bees Day
A YBKA member’s report from a Bee Farmers Association Healthy Bees Day, run by the National Bee Unit, on spotting EFB, AFB and varroa early.
Recovering from Winter: Practical Beekeeping Insights from Stewart Spinks
This report summarises key messages and practical advice from the recent webinar delivered by Stewart Spinks of the Norfolk Honey Company, focusing on spring colony management, swarm control, and post-winter recovery. The recording has been emailed to YBKA members- this is accessible for two weeks. Understanding Spring Build-Up in Honey Bee Colonies One of the […]
Spring Beekeeping Management: Expert Guidance from Master Beekeeper Lynfa Davies – YBKA Webinar 17th February 2026
Spring is the most critical period in the beekeeping calendar. In this Yorkshire Beekeepers Association webinar, Master Beekeeper Lynfa Davies shares expert guidance on spring inspections, colony build-up, Varroa management, shook swarms, feeding strategies, and preparing colonies for a productive season.
Asian Hornets in the UK: How Sound Detection Could Help Save Honeybees
Asian hornets represent one of the most serious emerging threats to honeybees in the United Kingdom. These invasive predators, originally from Southeast Asia, have spread across Europe and are now appearing in Britain with increasing frequency. Their impact on pollinators is profound, but new research offers a surprising and hopeful tool. Sound. Scientists at the […]
Lynne Ingram – The Truth About Honey
What beekeepers and consumers need to know Honey is one of the most remarkable natural foods on the planet. Produced entirely by bees, shaped by landscape, weather, forage, and season, it is a product of place in the truest sense. Yet, as Lynne Ingram made clear in her compelling and unsettling talk, honey is also […]
Pollen, Protein and the Secret Life of Honey Bees: Highlights from Lesley Jacques’ Talk on Bee Nutrition
When Master Beekeeper Lesley Jacques joined the Yorkshire Beekeepers’ webinar – after a brief mix-up over the start time – she more than made up for it with a fascinating exploration of honey bee nutrition and the hidden beauty of pollen. Drawing on her award-winning work “Where Do the Bees Go?”, Lesley revealed how pollen underpins colony health, why not all pollens are equal, and how beekeepers can use simple microscopy to uncover the floral stories within their honey. It was an evening of science, humour, and golden insight into the world of bees and blooms.
Laurence Edwards: Finding Your Own Path in Beekeeping
At the YBKA Winter Webinar Series, we were delighted to welcome Laurence Edwards of Black Mountain Honey, who shared an honest and engaging account of his beekeeping journey. Laurence’s talk, “Beyond the Binary – My Beekeeping Story”, explored the choices, challenges, and changes that shape every beekeeper’s experience. Laurence began by describing how his beekeeping […]