Sunday 1 May 2022 – The Grand Opening of the Association’s new Teaching Apiary took place at 2:00pm at Wylam. HBKA Chair Martyn Farrer welcomed the 32 members who attended. Apiary Manager Sue Robinson gave a comprehensive report of the relocation project and acknowledged everyone’s various contributions over the last 12 months to make it a success .

HBKA Life Member Bill Hunter recalled previous Association events and personalities…

…before cutting the ribbon and declaring the new apiary officially open.

Everyone then enjoyed a splendid picnic tea followed by live hive inspections in honour of the occasion.