Promoting and Supporting Local Beekeepers
The aim of Sutton Coldfield and North Birmingham Beekeepers Association is to promote the craft of beekeeping and to support beekeepers.
We offer a wide range of activities to suit all levels of beekeeping, including training courses for beginners and successive courses and talks and exams thereafter.
We are involved in in giving talks and demonstrations to members of the public to promote valuable information and better understanding of the behaviour of bees, their role in the ecological system and the craft of beekeeping.
Upcoming Events
We hold regular beekeeping events. See what’s coming soon.
Upcoming Events
Latest Beekeeping News
Discover what’s happening in beekeeping in Sutton Coldfield and north Birmingham.
Walking in Memory of Will Hooley
Earlier this year, our Association lost a much-valued friend and fellow beekeeper, Will Hooley. Will was a respected member of our beekeeping community, always willing
Nuthatches have moved in
Last year, we found a pair of blue tits had made a test in our observation hive. This year it would seem we have a
Summer training has started
The first day of our 17 week practical summer beekeeping beginners course began on Sunday 10th May. This saw 16 new beekeepers in the making
Apiary working party
The 8th of March saw a great turnout of members arriving bright and early at the apiary for our annual spring clean-up. Everyone worked incredibly
Curry night association social
On Friday 20/02/2026 23 of us gathered at Namaste Sutton, in Wilde Green for a delightful evening of Indian culinary loveliness. If you haven’t tried
95th Annual General Meeting
Sutton Park Town Hall was packed with close to 50 members and even more visitors for our 95th AGM and Chairman’s Report. We started off