Sunday 29 March 2026 – We will be holding a Frame Making Session at 2:00pm in Wall Village Hall NE46 4DX. This is suitable for beginners to learn how to make frames and provides us with a stock of frames for the forthcoming season. If you are able to bring a small hammer, pair of pliers, a strong bladed knife and a board to hammer on to, this would be helpful but not essential. Please contact beginners@hexhambeekeepers.co.uk to put your name down if you would like to attend.

Sunday 22nd March 2026 – A Theory for Beginners class will be held at 2:00pm at Wall Village Hall, NE46 4DX. There will be about two hours of teaching with a 20 minute break and plenty of time to ask questions and chat to the other beginners. We aim to finish by 5:00pm. This class is aimed at absolute beginners – but those who might want a bit of a refresher are welcome too. It aims to provide the basic knowledge you need giving you a “head start” for the practical sessions at the apiary. Please contact beginners@hexhambeekeepers.co.uk to put your name down if you would like to attend.

Tuesday 7^th April 2026 – An Open Meeting will be held at 7:30pm at Wall Village Hall, Wall NE46 4DX. Sue & Ian Robinson will present on ‘Swarm Control and Prevention‘. This will be followed by a practical demonstration of three commonly used techniques/manipulations. All are welcome.

Tuesday 3^rd March 2026 – An Open Meeting was held at 7:30pm at Wall Village Hall which 24 members attended. Martyn Farrer gave a presentation entitled ‘The Why and How of Honey Bee Feeding‘ which was followed by a lively Q&A session.

Tuesday 3^rd February 2026 – An Open Meeting was held at Wall Village Hall at which twenty five members attended. Judith Stewart presented on ‘Preparing for the Season‘ which prompted several questions and a useful discussion. This was followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ supper providing a welcome opportunity to catch up and discuss plans for the forthcoming season. Several members contributed items to a Sale of Equipment (with 10% of proceeds going to HBKA).

Tuesday 6^th January 2026 – The Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom (due to the adverse weather conditions). Twenty-seven members attended and a copy of the draft minutes is available here.