YLAH Sighting in Ripon
Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Spotted in Ripon We’ve had a confirmed sighting, backed up with a photograph, of a yellow-legged (Asian) hornet in Ripon. The National
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.
GYS Report 2026
All A-Flutter at the Great Yorkshire Show 2026 Photo: Linda Beaumont Well, that’s another one under our belt. Well done to everyone who helped with
YBKA Yorkshire Show Photography Competition 2026
We are delighted to launch this year’s Yorkshire Beekeepers’ Association Photography Competition, celebrating the beauty, diversity and importance of the plants that sustain our pollinators.
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
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.
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
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.
Credible Asian Hornet Sighting – South Yorkshire
Regional Bee Inspector Dhonn Atkinson has confirmed a credible sighting of a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) in the Nether Edge area of South Yorkshire.
YLAH – Reacting to the Emerging Threat: Learning from Kent
Kent has spent several seasons on the frontline of the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet incursion, developing practical methods for early detection, selective trapping and community mobilisation. In this webinar, Michelle Elliott — volunteer with AsianHornetAlert.org and Apiary Manager for Gravesend Beekeepers — shared what it means to respond to the threat at scale: from building a “silent army” of local observers to identifying high-risk entry routes, forming partnerships with councils and landowners, and adopting safe, ethical monitoring practices. Her message to Yorkshire beekeepers was clear: awareness and preparation now will buy us vital time later. This recording provides a wealth of guidance for associations beginning to plan their response strategies.