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Suffolk Beekeepers Association

We will be supporting The School Farm and Country Fair

Submitted by sal on Thu, 9 Apr 2026 - 14:16

Every year, Suffolk beekeepers take part in the School Farm and County Fair at Trinity Park. The event is organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association, which even helps fund transport for the children travelling to Ipswich. More than 3,500 pupils from Years 3 and 4 attend, creating a wonderful “mini Suffolk Show” experience.

Our beekeeping stand is consistently one of the most popular attractions—and in 2023 we were even honoured with a royal visitor.

Bee Health Day

Submitted by sal on Tue, 7 Apr 2026 - 09:51

Anyone wishing to take part in the Bee Health Day needs to look under Learning, Teaching Apiary (IESBKA) to see the details of the day and how to sign up - it's an excellent practical day, in DALLINGHOO, not at the Teaching Apiary, consolidating learning and refreshing your skills; what to look for and how to read your bees, what to do - it's a practical day, with experienced beekeepers and David Burns, our seasonal bee inspector working with each of the groups

Spring Convention

Submitted by sal on Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 11:47

The annual BBKA Spring Convention featuring lectures, workshops and seminars, along with a trade show on Saturday, is a great event to attend, meeting up with other beekeepers; there is no shortage of people to talk to about our bees!

Suffolk Show 2026

Submitted by janec on Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 10:13

About the show

The Suffolk Show is one of the highlights of the county calendar and a good opportunity to showcase the skills and creativity of Suffolk beekeepers. With the 2026 Show on the horizon, we would like to encourage as many members as possible to consider entering honey, wax and confectionery classes. Although the Show is two months away, the best entries are rarely produced at the last minute.

Suffolk AGM

Submitted by sbka_admin on Sat, 7 Mar 2026 - 21:44

Following the AGM, The West Suffolk Association hopes that members from all Suffolk branches will join them to welcome guest speaker Michael Bennett University of Reading on Nosema