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.
Christmas Meal
by Leonie Williams Sutton Coldfield and North Birmingham Beekeepers had their Christmas meal on Tuesday 10th December and it was a record turnout with 50
Chairman’s Choice – Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust entitled Conservation
Our second winter talk was a non-beekeeping talk from the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust entitled Conservation Credentials. Bob and Chris came to talk
Preparing for a Module exam
Exam fever has taken over our association. Flush from successes in the Basic some of us decided to join the County study group for Module
A National Honey Show Judge’s Steward by Julia Wigfield
I’ve been a Judges’ Steward a few times at our Association Honey Show and also at The County Honey Show and have always thoroughly enjoyed
Bee Nutrition – Tuesday 15th October
Our first winter talk was given by our Apiary Manager Bob Gilbert. Bob has over 40 years experience in beekeeping and the subject of the
Final Apiary Meeting of the Year and the obligatory Conker Championship 2024
by James Mundye Tuesday 1st October saw our final Tuesday apiary meeting of the season. This was an opportunity to give the bees a