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Welcome to New Forest & District Beekeepers
Photograph courtesy of the National Bee Unit
Yellow Legged Hornets
Yellow Legged Hornets are a huge threat not just to the UK honey bees but all UK pollinating insects.? If you think you have seen one please click here for further information.
Click the button below to see the latest sightings in the UK on the BBKA interactive map and here to watch a great video made by the BBC Asian Hornet Video
The New Forest & District Beekeepers Association cover the whole of New Forest from Fordingbridge, Downton and Bramshaw in the north down to the south coast and West to East – Ringwood to Hythe. We base ourselves in Lyndhurst at the heart of the New Forest where we hold our teaching and have a divisional apiary. We are members of The Hampshire Beekeepers Association (HBA) which was established in 1883.
We provide support and information on beekeeping throughout the area and welcome new members both experienced and novices and we run introductory training courses each year. Membership benefits include insurance and a range of regular activities, more information here.
Swarm of Bees
Don’t Panic.
First thing is to check they are honey bees using our handy guide.
If you know they are honey bees call our swarm coordinator on 07514 771 476 who will assist in finding a local swarm collector. We are not allowed to remove bees from buildings. The service is free but we welcome donations to support our work.
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Introduction to Beekeeping? Course
New Forest & District Beekeepers runs a great Introduction to Beekeeping? Course. Our course runs for six weeks, held at the Lyndhurst Community Centre, SO43 7NY, on Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, starting mid-March each year. Click below for more information.
Membership Benefits
NF&DBKA is a thriving Beekeeping Division with over 150 members who receive great benefits including:
- Public Liability insurance
- BBKA Magazine
- Bee Disease Insurance
- Winter and Summer meetings
- Access to local swarms collected by members
- Hire of beekeeping equipment
If you would like to join please email the Membership secretary.
Events
We have a engaging calendar of events both in the summer and winter.? In the winter we have a mixture of in-person meetings and virtual presentations.? Click Here to see a list of activities upcoming and past ones.
