About Us
Swindon and District Beekeeping Association is a division of Wiltshire Beekeeping Association, a registered charity (Charity Number 1198735).”
We are a friendly and welcoming group of beekeepers. We range in experience from beginner beekeepers to some members who have been beekeeping for many years. The objective of Swindon and District Beekeepers Association is to encourage and advance beekeeping in the district of Swindon and its environs on the most recent and scientific principles of beekeeping. In doing so the Association may as appropriate and resources allow, but not solely, conduct and support research, the breeding of well-tempered and productive bees, control and eliminate disease, assist members in the disposal of their products and create a brotherhood among beekeepers for the benefit of the industry and themselves.
We generally meet at 7.00 pm on the last Thursday of each month (other than December and January when no meetings take place) at Haydon Wick Working Mens Club, 10 Blunsdon Road, Swindon SN25 1JD although occasionally (particularly during the summer months) meetings will take place at the club’s apiary at Park Farm. Please refer to our calendar for further information.
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BENEFITS OF FULL MEMBERSHIP TO SWINDON & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
To find out more information then please click here to view the membership subscription documentation.
- Bee disease insurance
- Selling honey and/or bee products insurance. Public liability (£10m).Product liability (£10m).
- Help, advice and guidance from fellow beekeepers with many years of experience.
- Family members may also attend S&DBKA meetings and events.
- Participate in educational courses run by SDBKA
- Access to SDBKA library of books and magazines.
- Loan of branch equipment.
- Receive copy of the S&DBKA newsletter.
- Membership to Wiltshire Beekeepers Association.
- Attend meetings organised by other county branches.
- Access to the British Beekeepers Association members’ website.
- Access to the BBKA examination scheme
If you would like to find out more then please do email Tim Bullock who is our chairman. If you are interested in our newsletter then please do contact Kathy Hobson who is the Secretary.