Penistone Show
The Penistone Show features a Honey Section within its Homecraft tent, where beekeepers can enter jars of honey, wax, mead, and honey-based cakes and flapjacks for judging and prizes. The competition is sponsored by Barnsley Beekeepers, who offer a trophy for Best in Show and prize money for individual classes. To participate, beekeepers can find more details and entry […]
Yellow-legged Asian Hornet: What Gardeners and Allotment Holders Need to Know
The Yellow-legged Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) is an invasive species that preys on honey bees and other pollinating insects. It has spread rapidly across Europe and has already been detected several times in the UK. Early detection is critical to preventing it becoming established — and gardeners, allotment holders, and people who spend time […]
National Honey Day – 21 October
Every 21 October, beekeepers across the UK mark National Honey Day, a day to savour honey’s true flavour – and to protect what makes it genuine. At Yorkshire Beekeepers, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the craft, care, and complexity that go into each jar of real, local honey. What is National Honey […]
YBKA HONEY SHOW
The Yorkshire Beekeepers Association will be held at the Emley Show this year on Saturday 03 August. The showground is located near the base of the iconic Emley moor mast at Factory Farm, Emley HD8 9TE. emleyshow.co.uk As usual, two honey shows are held on the day, the Emley Show Honey Show and now the […]
BEVERLEY BEEKEEPERS ANNUAL AUCTION
BEVERLEY BEEKEEPERS ANNUAL AUCTION HONEY BEES & BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT APRIL 27TH 2025 WOODMANSEY VILLAGE HALL LONG LANE, WOODMANSEY HU17 0RN Auction of colonies of honey bees and new and used beekeeping equipment. Entries accepted Saturday 26th April 18.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs and Sunday 27th April from 08.00 until 10.00 am Viewing Sunday […]
HALIFAX BKA AUCTION
HALIFAX BKA AUCTION 18th May 2024 at Brickhill Farm, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6LY. Bees for sale must be accompanied by the form which can be downloaded from our website. Bees offered for sale should be examined in advance by the Bee Inspector Viewing from10.30am Auction at 12 noon Lots accepted from 9am on the day and 5pm – 7pm the previous […]