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# Bromley Beekeepers

Kent Beekeepers' Association Bromley Branch

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## Posts

- [News](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/news/) - News and events from Bromley beekeepers.
- [Lottie Installed Bate Hive](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/lottie-installed/) - Lottie Simpson has been making her presence felt even since introducing herself to Bromley Beekeepers in autumn 2025. That process went a stage further at the apiary meeting on Sunday 3rd May 2026, when she fully installed herself, or, to be more exact, she installed a piece of her artwork in pride of place, centrally
- [Winter Talks Starting January 20th](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/winter-talks-starting-january-20th/) - Kent Beekeepers AssociationBromley Branch Talks for the 2026 Season Monthly talks from January through till April are still in preparation, but those finalised at present are shown below:- Tuesday January 20th Lottie Simpson – Skep Making and Art Lottie has recently finished a fine arts degree. As she prepared for her final show Lottie made use of
- [New Year ‘BBQ’ indoors!](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/new-year-bbq-indoors/) - Our annual winter BBQ will be on Sunday, 4th January 2026 in the Allotment Clubhouse from 11.30am. There will be the usual wonderful refreshments and a good opportunity to socialise with other members. Everyone is very welcome including family and friends. Anyone who is happy to help with cooking etc. please contact Mary or Bob
- [Announcing the death of Mike Elliott](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/announcing-the-death-of-mike-elliott/) - Mike died suddenly on Friday 3rd October. He was seen on line the night before when he was in relatively good form. Monitoring suggests that he had a good night’s sleep. He was known to have a heart condition, and was found dead in his usual chair later that day. The family want a quiet
- [Bromley Beekeepers Winter Update 2023/24](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bromley-beekeepers-winter-update-2023-24/) - The Branch AGM was held on Tuesday November 23rd 2023. The following Officers were elected: Chair: Martin HemmingVice Chair: Bob JackmanSecretary: Eileen ReevellTreasurer/Membership Secretary: Ron FindleyPublicity: Steven TurnerAH Coordinator: Grace MaddenApiary Manager: Mick CoenCommittee Members: Dithema Chiloane, Peter Macan, Mary Slater, Alex Miles, Jenny Spon-Smith. The outgoing Treasurer, Peter Macan, was thanked for 30 years
- [Summer 2024 Events](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/summer-2024-events/) - Kent House Road Leisure Gardens Open Day will be on Sunday May 19th 2024.Open to the public 11-30am. We will be selling honey, rolling candles etc from our marquee. Help needed on the day from 10am onwards and after 3pm to clear up. Cudham Village Show is on Monday August 26th 2024. Open from around
- [Winter Lecture Programme](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/winter-lecture-programme/) - Bromley Beekeepers Talks - Spring 2024 Back to pre-Covid ways, I hope, though it’s still about so be as careful as you can, we shall be holding “Winter Talks” at Kent House Road in the main clubhouse at 7.30 pm on the third Tuesdays of January till April, just like the good old times. Here
- [Asian Hornets While On Holiday](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/asian-hornets-while-on-holiday/) - In September Dithema, Mary and I had a long weekend in Dieppe, on the northern French coast, just across from Hastings roughly. Dithema had a fine habit of getting up early, walking down to the local boulangier and getting the croissants for breakfast. He was even picking up a bit of French from Madame. On
- [September Update for Branch Members](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/september-update-for-branch-members/) - There will be no Charity Day at Kent House Road Allotments this year. It has been held on the first Sunday in September for a number of years but this year the Allotment holders are holding a Harvest Festival for plot holders only later in the month. A reminder there will be no Bromley and
- [Dates for the Active Season 2023](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/dates-for-the-active-season-2023/) - #From April until July there will be meetings at the club apiary on both the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. There will be no apiary meetings in August. From September we return to one meeting each month on the first Sunday. We will have the marquee at the following events. Help with setting
- [Seasonal Update for Bromley Beekeepers](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/seasonal-update-for-bromley-beekeepers/) - As usual there will be no meetings on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in August due to holidays. However, Wednesday evening Beginners’ Sessions will continue until the end of July, with a final session on Wednesday, August 3rd where Bob Jackman will discuss preparations for Autumn and Winter, including tips for preparing honey for sale
- [Bromley and Orpington Beekeepers Honey Show](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bromley-and-orpington-beekeepers-honey-show/) - Bromley and Orpington beekeepers are having their annual honey show on Saturday 17th September 2022. The show is open to the public (FREE entry) from 10am until 4.30pm at Emmanuel Church, The Grove, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9JS. If you wish to enter any of the crafting, junior art, cake baking, confectionary, photography, or honey
- [Bromley Branch Talk: Foulbrood how to recognise it, and how to spot where things are going wrong](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bromley-branch-talk-foulbrood-how-to-recognise-it-and-how-to-spot-where-things-are-going-wrong/) - After two years interruption of our talks programme, we are glad to be back. We are pleased to welcome Danyal Conn, who will be talking on:- Foulbrood: how to recognise it, and how to spot where things are going wrong. Date: Tuesday 22nd March 2022 Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm Venue: The Kent House Road Leisure
- [Premiere launch of Reading a Hive lecture by Kirsten Traynor](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/premiere-launch-of-reading-a-hive-lecture-by-kirsten-traynor/) - A lecture given by Kirsten Traynor at the 2021 National Honey Show entitled "Reading a Hive" The lecture is sponsored by Sussex Beekeepers Association. The National Honey Show gratefully acknowledge the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers for their support. The hardest thing to learn as a beekeeper is how to read a hive. This comes
- [Lecture: NatBIP: Achieving a Sustainable System of Bee Improvement - Jo Widdicombe](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/lecture-natbip-achieving-a-sustainable-system-of-bee-improvement-jo-widdicombe/) - A lecture given by Jo Widdicombe at the 2021 National Honey Show entitled "NatBIP: Achieving a sustainable system of bee improvement" The lecture is sponsored by BIBBA. The National Honey Show gratefully acknowledge the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers for their support. Jo will explain how, just as agriculture is seeking a more sustainable approach
- [Lecture: Man made breeding and selection vs natural reproduction and selection Torben Schiffer](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/lecture-man-made-breeding-and-selection-vs-natural-reproduction-and-selection-torben-schiffer/) - A lecture given by Torben Schiffer at the 2021 National Honey Show entitled “Man made breeding and selection vs natural reproduction and selection - why modern beekeeping will eventually send the species of honey bees into its demise” The National Honey Show gratefully acknowledge the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers for their support. For thousands
- [Bromley Branch AGM Tuesday 16th November](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bromley-branch-agm-tuesday-16th-november/) - The Annual General Meeting of Kent Beekeepers Association/Bromley Branch will take place on Tuesday, 16th November 2021 at 7.30 p.m. Venue: Apiary Allotment hall, Kent House Road, SE26 5LJ AGENDA Apologies for absence Minutes of AGM 2020 Treasurer’s report Membership secretary’s report Publicity officer’s report Outside events report Show secretary’s report Beginners and education report
- [Sizzling Summer Lecture: Peter Bashford - Preparing Honey and Wax for the Show Bench on the 3rd August](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/sizzling-summer-lecture-peter-bashford-preparing-honey-and-wax-for-the-show-bench-on-the-3rd-august/) - Peter Bashford will reveal his secrets on preparing honey and wax for the show bench. Covering liquid honey, wax candles, wax blocks, making mead, honey cakes and biscuits and more. Date: 3, August 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Venue: Bromley Apiary Club 91a Kent House Road, Sydenham, SE26 5LJ. Bio: Peter Bashford Peter has been a beekeeper since
- [European Foul Brood in South London](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/european-foul-brood-in-south-london/) - If you are registered with BeeBase you will almost certainly have received notification emails that your apiary is within the 3km radius of an outbreak of European Foul Brood (EFB)
- [County Newsletter No 91 April 2021](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/county-newsletter-no-91-april-2021/) - Spring is almost here - really! This cool spell has dragged on for ages since the false start at the beginning of February. This has to be one of the most risky times for the bee colony. Once they start raising brood, they have to try and maintain the brood nest at about 34C, whereas
- [Branch Apiary Meetings](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/branch-apiary-meetings/) - Following the easing of the current government lockdown apiary meetings will restart. The timetable up to the 21st June when all legal limits on social contact will be removed: Weekly zoom meetings will continue until Sunday, 25th April (excluding 4th April) From 4th April the number of members meeting at the apiary will increase from
- [A Brexit Dividend for British Beekeepers?](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/a-brexit-dividend-for-british-beekeepers/) - A Brexit benefit at last! It is alarming that 15 million bees could be burned (Report, 2 February), but their non-importation will be a gain for British bees. The British Beekeeping Association discourages such importation for very good reasons, eg importation of pests and diseases, and local bees are better adapted to local conditions. There
- [KBKA Lecture Afternoon 2021](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/kbka-lecture-afternoon-2021/) - "Not the Lenham Lecture" afternoon, organised by Kent Bee-Keepers' Association for Saturday 6th February 2021, starting at 2pm on Zoom. We're being treated to two talks: "The Changing Seasons" by Professor Tim Sparkes“This talk will discuss the recording of phenology, the timing of natural events such as leafing or flowering, and how this has evolved into
- [National Bee Unit SE Annual Report 2020](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/national-bee-unit-se-annual-report-2020/) - When I wrote the annual report in 2019, I did not foresee what an effect the Covid-19 pandemic would have on all our lives. I hope that you all have been able to enjoy tending your bees throughout and have had a good Beekeeping year. SE_Report_NBU_2020Download
- [Beekeeper of the Month - Mick Coen](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/beekeeper-of-the-month-mick-coen/) - Mick has recently retired from TFL, he lives in Greenwich and has been keeping bees for twelve years.
- [Mick Coen's YouTube Recommendations](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/mick-coens-youtube-recommendations/) - Black Mountain HoneyNO NONSENSE BEEKEEPING is a UK based beekeeping channel, designed to keep beekeeping as simple and enjoyable as possible. There are no overly complicated techniques or intricate pieces of equipment. An Introduction to Stewart's Beekeeping Basics - The Norfolk Honey Co https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNorfolkHoneyCo The ApiaristThere is also a weekly e mail blog from a
- [Kent County Newsletter No 90](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/kent-county-newsletter-no-90/) - We need an alternative word for ‘unprecedented’. This has been a strange year for Beekeepers and their clubs. At least our bees, and their constant attempts to provide us with new puzzles, have given us an escapist island of normality in a world so suddenly and so greatly changed. KBKA Newsletter December 2020Download
- [Talk by Pam Hunter: is Oil Seed Rape - a blessing or a curse?](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/talk-by-pam-hunter-is-oil-seed-rape-a-blessing-or-a-curse/) - Attendance is free but you do need to pre-register to receive the zoom link:
- [BIBBA Webinars](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bibba-webinars/) - BIBBA are running a series of webinars through October and November. They start at 7:30pm on Tuesdays from 7:25pm. Visit their website for dates, times and zoom details. You will need to register with zoom if you have not used it before.
- [National Honey Show Online Conference 2020](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/national-honey-show-online-conference-2020/) - Once you've registered more information will be sent to you nearer the time.
- [Terry Clare RIP](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/terry-clare-rip/) - It is with great sadness that I found out today that my friend and fellow beekeeper Terry Clare passed away on Friday 4th September 2020.
- [Buying Sugar for Syrup](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/buying-sugar-for-syrup/) - Did you know that because the BBKA is a charity, you can open an account with cash and carry outlets like Macro or Bookers?
- [Asian Hornet Online tail with Prof Xesus Feas 20th August 8pm](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/asian-hornet-online-tail-with-prof-xesus-feas-20th-august-8pm/) - Join us on Thursday August 20th at 8pm for 'Vespa velutina: a Serious Concern for Everyone, Not Just Beekeepers'
- [Using Veterinary Medicines Safely, Effectively and Legally](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/using-veterinary-medicines-safely-effectively-and-legally/) - The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) authorises and regulates UK veterinary medicines and enforces the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (VMR).
- [An Inspector Calls](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/an-inspector-calls/) - We have European Foul Brood (EFB) disease in the area which the bee inspectors are working tirelessly to track and trace to eliminate.
- [COVID-19 Advice for Beekeepers](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/nbu-advice-for-beekeepers/) - As beekeepers, please be aware of the following guidance when looking after your honey bees.
- [Bee Inspection](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bee-inspection/) - No beekeeper wants to think that the bees they manage are dirty, unclean or disease ridden so when a DEFRA notification email popped up
- [Tending Hives During Covid-19](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/tending-hives-during-covid-19/) - BBKA Chair Anne Rowberry says:
- [Covid-19 Lockdown](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/covid-19-lockdown/) - In his statement on Monday evening Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of strict new measures. Apart from the closure of libraries, playgrounds outdoor gyms and places of worship, gatherings of more than two people (excluding people who live together) will be banned.
- [Beginners Day 25 April 2020](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/beginners-day-35-april-2020/) - Bromley beekeepers are having a beginners day, run at the branch apiary, on Saturday 25th April 2020. The aim is to give initial experience of the honeybee life cycle, and how bees operate inside and outside the hive.
- [Winter Lecture Series 2020](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/winter-lectures-series-2020/) - Bromley beekeepers winter lecture series starts with Mike Elliott talking about The Rose Hive on Tuesday 21st January at 7.30pm.
- [AHAT Monitoring Traps](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/ahat-monitoring-traps/) - Asian Hornets & Monitoring and Trapping.
- [Swarm List 2020](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/swarm-list-2020/) - This year we have a new system for members that would like a swarm of honey bees.
- [Orpington Branch Talks 2020](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/orpington-beekeeping-talks-2020/) - The 2020 beekeeping talks will take place, as last year, in St Mary’s Hall, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ. Cake and refreshments will be provided.
- [Asian hornet - See it, Snap it, Send it – Urge Local Beekeepers](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/asian-hornet-see-it-snap-it-send-it-urge-local-beekeepers/) - A confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet near Ashford, Kent has led to an appeal for help.
- [Asian Hornet Watch](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/asian-hornet-watch/) - lease download and send/print to all interested parties. The Asian Hornet is an invasive non-native hornet which would be a serious pest if ever establish in the UK.
- [Beginners Programme 2019 (Now Full)](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/beginners-programme-2019/) - Join Bromley beekeepers for a beginners day on Saturday 27th April 2019. The course cost £25 and held at Sydenham apiary SE26. Now full
- [National Bee Unit Annual Report](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/national-bee-unit-annual-report/) - National Bee Unit South East Region Annual Report 2018.
- [AGM 2018 Photographs](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/agm-2018-photographs/) - Bromley Beekeepers 2018 AGM
- [Asian Hornet Found in a Cauliflower](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/asian-hornet-found-in-a-cauliflower/) - Unfortunately an Asian hornet, has been found in the UK. This species is a major threat to our honey bee colonies and many other pollinators.
- [AGM Notice](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/agm-notice/) - The Annual General Meeting of Kent Beekeepers Association/Bromley Branch will take place on Tuesday, 20th November 2018 at 7.30 p.m. Apiary Allotment hall, Kent House Road.
- [Brotherhood of Beekeepers](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/brotherhood-of-beekeepers/) - A member of Bromley beekeepers Paul Bond came across this enamelled lapel badge and is interested in learning about the history of this organisation.
- [Successful Open Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/successful-open-day/) - A report from the open day on the 2nd September 2018 at the Kent House Leisure Gardens Charity Day by David Pipe.
- [Bromley and Orpington Honey Show 15th September 2018](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/bromley-and-orpington-honey-show-15th-september-2018/) - Bromley and Orpington beekeepers are having their annual honey show on the 15th September 2018. The show is open to the public (FREE entry) 10am until 4.30pm
- [Day Workshop 21 April 2018 - Spring Preparation](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/day-workshop-2018-spring-preparation/) - The day will cover changing frames/foundation using shook swarm and Bailey frame change will be examined. There will also be time to look at spring feeding and preparation for spring and summer nectar flow.
- [Celebrating 100 Years](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/celebrating-100-years/) - We are delighted that our branch is 100 years old.

## Pages

- [About Us](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/) - Bromley branch are a friendly mixed crowd of all generations who share a common interest in beekeeping. We have regular meetings at our apiary and have an excellent lecture programme during the winter months.
- [Swarms](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/swarms/) - If you are local and have an unwanted swarm of honeybees in your garden contact our branch swarm coordinator by telephone.
- [Branch Membership](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/membership/) - You can join or renew your membership to the Bromley Branch by downloading our membership application form.
- [Contact Us](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/contacts/) - Contacts for Bromley beekeepers.
- [Asian Hornets](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/asian-hornet-threat/) - Grace Madden is the Bromley branch Asian Hornet coordinator. Please contact her about Asian Hornet sightings in our local area. Grace MaddenEmail: ahat@bromleybeekeepers.org.uk The Branch now has two large banners with info about Asian Hornets suitable for public display. They have already been used at a meeting of Lambeth Horticultural Society and generated considerable interest. Members
- [Honey Show](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/honeyshow/) - Celebrate the end of the beekeeping season by showing your honey at the annual Bromley and Orpington Honey Show.
- [Apiary](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/apiary/) - All beekeepers and non beekeepers are welcome to visit our branch apiary. Meetings are held every month except August.
- [Events Calendar](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/events/) - Lectures, meetings, and other beekeeping events coming up.

## Events

- [Branch Lecture - Accommodation For Honey Bees](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/branch-lecture-accommodation-for-honey-bees/) - 21 April @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm I am delighted to announce that next Bromley Beekeepers lecture titled 'Accommodation For Honey Bees' by Lottie Simpson will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday April 21st at the refurbished main pavilion at Kent House Road Allotments, 91A, Kent House Road, SE21 5LJ. Free Members Lecture Bromley Beekeepers 02081919239
- [Winter Talks Starting January 20th](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/1908/) - Kent Beekeepers AssociationBromley Branch Talks for the 2026 Season Monthly talks from January through till April are still in preparation, but those finalised at present are shown below:- Tuesday January 20th Lottie Simpson - Skep Making and Art Lottie has recently finished a fine arts degree. As she prepared for her final show Lottie made
- [New Year ‘BBQ’ indoors!](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/new-year-bbq-indoors-2/) - 4 January @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Our annual winter BBQ will be on Sunday, 4th January 2026 in the Allotment Clubhouse from 11.30am. There will be the usual wonderful refreshments and a good opportunity to socialise with other members. Everyone is very welcome including family and friends. Anyone who is happy to help
- [AGM 18th November 2025 @ 7:30pm](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/agm-18th-november-2025-730pm/) - 18, November 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm KENT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATIONBROMLEY BRANCHThe Annual General Meeting of Kent Beekeepers Association/Bromley Branch will take place onTuesday, 18th November, 2025, at 7.30 pm, in the Apiary Allotment hall, Kent House Road, Allotments, SE26 5LJ. AGENDA Apologies for absence Minutes of the 2024 AGM Minutes arising Chairman's report
- [Mike Elliott's Wake](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/mike-elliotts-wake/) - 6, November 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mike died suddenly on Friday 3rd October. He was seen on line the night before when he was in relatively good form. Monitoring suggests that he had a good night’s sleep. He was known to have a heart condition, and was found dead in his usual
- [Annual Open Day at KHLG Allotment](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/annual-open-day-at-khlg-allotment/) - 18, May 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The annual Open Day at KHLG Allotments, (where our club apiary is) will be on Sunday, May 18th and will be open to the public from 11am until 4pm. As usual we will have the marquee up, with honey sales, an observation hive, candle rolling and
- [Tuesday 29th April: Lecture evening - My Bees have died!  How did that happen?](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/thursday-29th-april-lecture-evening-my-bees-have-died-how-did-that-happen/) - 29, April 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm This seems to be a common story as we came out of the 2025 winter. Mick Coen and Bob Jackman will lead a discussion on why this might be happening and looking at what might be done to prevent/reduce it in the future. All are welcome
- [Talk: Julie Coleman - Many uses of a Nucleus Hive](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/talk-julie-coleman-many-uses-of-a-nuclear-hive/) - 18, March 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm This is just a reminder that our next winter talk will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 18th at 7.30pm at the Pavilion, Kent House Rd Allotments, SE26 5LJ. Julie Coleman, a trained biologist who was, until recently, a BBKA trustee, will talk on 'The Many Uses of a
- [Meeting: Andrew Gibb on Drone Psychology](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/meeting-andrew-gibb-on-drone-psychology-this-tuesday-28th-jan/) - This is just a reminder of the talk given by Andrew Gibb on Drone Psychology this Tuesday 28th January 2025. It will start at 7.30pm in the pavilion at the Kent House Rd Allotments. 28, January 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMT
- [New Year ‘BBQ’ indoors!](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/new-year-bbq-indoors/) - 5, January 2025 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Our annual winter BBQ will be on Sunday, 5th January 2025 at the Allotment Clubhouse from 11.30am. There will be the usual wonderful refreshments and a good opportunity to socialise with other members. Everyone is very welcome including family and friends. Anyone who is happy to
- [David Perkins - Solitary Bees](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/david-perkings-solitary-bees/) - 16, April 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Dr David Perkins is soon to see his book, “Hairy Foot, Long Tongue”, published. With a bit of luck it may well be published by by the time of this talk. As you may have guessed, the subject of both book and talk is one that
- [Free Talk - Asian Hornet update](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/free-talk-asian-hornet-update/) - 19, March 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Danyal Conn, our local seasonal bee inspector will give round up of the Asian Hornet situation from the perspective of the National Bee Unit, drawing extensively on his own experience during the 2023 season. Free Free attendance Bromley Beekeepers 02081919239 View Organizer Website webmaster@bromleybeekeepers.org.uk Bromley Apiary
- [Winter Lecture Programme January to April 2024](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/winter-lecture-programme-january-to-april-2024/) - 16, January 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm There will be a lecture in the KHLG Allotments clubhouse on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm. Topics to be confirmed soon. Free Bromley Apiary Club 91a Kent House Road Sydenham, SE26 5LJ United Kingdom + Google Map View Venue Website Bromley Beekeepers
- [Jan 7th BBQ](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/jan-7th-bbq/) - 7, January 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm There will be a Social gathering in the KHLG Allotments clubhouse with an indoor BBQ and mulled wine. All branch members and friends welcome. Free Bromley Apiary Club 91a Kent House Road Sydenham, SE26 5LJ United Kingdom + Google Map View Venue Website
- [Bromley Branch AGM 15th November](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/bromley-branch-agm-15th-november/) - 15, November 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Annual General Meeting of Kent Beekeepers Association/Bromley Branch will take place on Tuesday, 15th November 2022 at 7.30 p.m. Bromley Apiary Club 91a Kent House Road Sydenham, SE26 5LJ United Kingdom + Google Map View Venue Website Download AGM Agenda 2022 Add to calendar Google
- [Open Apiary Meeting](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/open-apiary-meeting-2022-11-06/) - 6, November 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hive demonstrations and open apiary meeting for members and non members. There will be light refreshments. All visitors are very welcome. Bromley Apiary Club 91a Kent House Road Sydenham, SE26 5LJ United Kingdom + Google Map View Venue Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook
- [Open Apiary Meeting](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/open-apiary-meeting-2022-12-04/) - 4, December 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hive demonstrations and open apiary meeting for members and non members. There will be light refreshments. All visitors are very welcome. Bromley Apiary Club 91a Kent House Road Sydenham, SE26 5LJ United Kingdom + Google Map View Venue Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook
- [Kent House Leisure Gardens Open Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/kent-house-leisure-gardens-open-day-2022-09-04-2/) - 4, September 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Helpers will be needed to put up the marquee, staff the stall, roll candles, etc. and can sell their own honey if they wish. Please tell Mary (maryeslater@yahoo.co.uk) if you can help or/and have honey for sale. Entertainment: They are Flowers, Plant, Veg and Fruit Marques, Bric-a-brac,
- [Cudham Village Fete](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/cudham-village-fete/) - 29, August 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cudham Village Show and Fete draw draws nearly 2000 visitors each year and is a fabulous afternoon of fun for all the family; young, old and in between. Bromley beekeepers will have the usual beekeeping display and local honey for sale. Add to calendar Google Calendar
- [Bromley Beekeepers and Orpington Beekeepers Honey Show](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/bromley-beekeepers-and-orpington-beekeepers-honey-show/) - 17, September 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Celebrate the end of the beekeeping season by showing your honey at the annual Bromley and Orpington Honey Show. Beekeepers from London and Kent compete for prizes with their honey, bee hive products, cake baking and confectionary. Need a Schedule visit Honey Show Add to calendar Google
- [Bromley Branch Talk: Foulbrood how to recognise it, and how to spot where things are going wrong](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/bromley-branch-talk-foulbrood-how-to-recognise-it-and-how-to-spot-where-things-are-going-wrong/) - 22, March 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm After two years interruption of our talks programme, we are glad to be back. We are pleased to welcome Danyal Conn, who will be talking on:- Foulbrood: how to recognise it, and how to spot where things are going wrong. Our talk will last approximately one
- [Preparing Honey and Wax for the Show bench](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/1187/) - 3, August 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Peter Bashford will reveal his secrets on preparing honey and wax for the show bench. This FREE talk could give you the competitive edge at the Bromley and Orpington honey show on the 18th September. All are welcome and refreshments provided. Covid19 Precautions Do NOT attend
- [Members Zoom Social](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/zoom-social/) - 25, April 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Branch members Zoom meeting until we can have normal apiary meetings. Members will be notified by email with the zoom link before the event starts. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: 25, April 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00
- [Bromley Beekeepers AGM](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/bromley-beekeepers-agm-2020/) - Kent Beekeepers Association - Bromley Branch The Annual General Meeting of Kent Beekeepers Association/Bromley Branch will take place on Tuesday, 17th November 2020 at 7.30 pm promptly. For safety of our members this years AGM will be conducted using Zoom. If you would like to attend this meeting please make sure you are competent with
- [The 89th National Honey Show](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/the-89th-national-honey-show/) - This year’s National Honey Show, 22nd to 24th October, will be a professional, online conference welcoming beekeepers worldwide. Everyone is welcome to attend the event, free of charge. Attendees will be able to attend lectures, demonstrations, visit our trade hall and take part in other exciting activities. The show will feature a series of lectures
- [Viruses in Honeybees and Humans Robert Pickard webinar hosted by Central Association](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/viruses-in-honeybees-and-humans-robert-pickard-webinar-hosted-by-central-association/) - Viruses exist at the borderline between the living and the non-living. Individual viruses probably outnumber all other systems in the world that contain nucleic acids. This talk illustrates the morphology of the different types of virus and the ways in which they invade host cells. The mechanism by which the viral genetic code is expressed
- [Beginners Day (Please note the organisation of the event is on hold due to covid 19)](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/beginners-day-2020/) - Bromley beekeepers are having a beginners day, run at the branch apiary, on Saturday 25th April 2020. Should demand exceed capacity, the day will be repeated on the following Saturday. The aim is to give initial experience of the honeybee life cycle, and how bees operate inside and outside the hive. Once the season gets
- [Keston Countryside Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/keston-countryside-day-2/) - Held on Keston Common this event celebrates local organisations relating to the countryside and Bromley Beekeepers will be there with the marquee, honey for sale, candle rolling, observation hive and, usually plenty of Beekeepers to talk to about their favourite topic.
- [Orpington Lecture: Helping the Honeybee - Darren Lerigo](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/orpington-lecture-helping-the-honeybee-darren-lerigo/) - Helping the Honeybee by Darren Lerigo, a horticulturist, who will advise us on plants in our gardens which best assist our honeybees and other pollinators. Note the venue: St Mary's Hall is next to the Church of the Annunciation and opposite Sainsbury’s) where there is some parking available by the side of the Hall but
- [Orpington Lecture: Beekeeping Without Using Mitocides - Steve Riley](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/orpington-lecture-beekeeping-without-using-mitocides-steve-riley/) - Beekeeping without using mitocides by Steve Riley, Education Officer for Westerham Beekeepers. With advice from Professor Ralph Büchler, who has spoken on this topic to beekeepers at various venues including the National Honey Show, Steve will share his experience of a second season not using any chemical mitocides in a group of Westerham beekeepers. Note
- [Lecture: The Rose Hive - Mike Elliott](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/lecture-the-rose-hive-mike-elliott/) - Have you considered simplifying your equipment stocks by shifting to a single box size Brood/Supers… all the same size? The Rose system does just that, and comes with distinct management advantages too. Well, that’s what Mike has been saying for years. Come and hear the fine detail. All are welcome, tea coffee and cake provided.
- [Lecture: Honey - A Sweet Solution Against Superbugs - Dr Shona Blair](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/lecture-honey-a-sweet-solution-against-superbugs-dr-shona-blair/) - Dr Blair of Imperial College delivered one of the best lectures at the 2019 National Honey Show. Those of you who missed her then should surely grab this opportunity. The medicinal uses of honey will be discussed from a historical point of view through to its latest possibilities. All are welcome, tea coffee and cake
- [Annual New Year BBQ](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/annual-new-year-bbq/) - Come and enjoy the mulled wine (with and without alcohol!) and BBQ sausages at the Bromley beekeepers annual New Year BBQ. Arrive from 11.30am ALL WELCOME See you there...
- [National Honey Show 2019](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/national-honey-show/) - Promoting the highest quality honey and wax products with international classes, lecture convention, workshops and beekeeping equipment trade show. Opening Times Thursday 24th October Lectures and Restaurant 9.00am – 6.00pm Trade Hall 12:00 noon – 6.00pm Honey Show 2.00pm – 6.00pm
- [Kent House Leisure Gardens Open Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/kent-house-leisure-gardens-open-day-2/) - Kent House Leisure Gardens Open Day Open to Public The Beekeepers will have a marquee with honey sales, candle rolling, an observation hive and lots of information about bees and beekeeping including our ‘virtual hive’. The apiary is also open for people to look around and a ‘clean up’ of dirty equipment will be going
- [Beginners Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/beginners-day/) - All events will take place at the apiary, Kent House Road Allotments. Beginners Day EVENT NOW FULL Tea/coffee/biscuits provided. Please bring your own lunch. We hope to cover: Why keep bees? What are honey bees? Life Cycle Division of labour within the colony Forage detection and forage collection Hive design Colony inspections (why, how and
- [Keston Countryside Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/keston-countryside-day/)
- [Kent House Leisure Gardens Charity Day](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/kent-house-leisure-gardens-charity-day/)
- [Beegone Explained - A talk by Peter Higgs](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/beegone-explained-a-talk-by-peter-higgs/) - Beegone is a Surrey based company that offers a blend of building and beekeeping skills which ensure the safe removal of bee colonies for both the bees and the buildings concerned. The buildings may be at greater risk, but a repair and restore service is included. Peter will offer insights on how problematic bee residency
- [Getting The Most From Your Bees - A Seasonal Perspective](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/getting-the-most-from-your-bees-a-seasonal-perspective/) - A talk by Jim Ryan. The new season may be underway, but it is not too late to catch up. Jim is a vastly experienced beekeeper from Co. Tipperary. He has over 30 years of active beekeeping experience, was the editor of FIBKA’s magazine, An Beachaire for many years, and is currently chairman of the Galtee
- [Oh Dear, My Bees Have Died!  I Wonder What Happened?](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/oh-dear-my-bees-have-died-i-wonder-what-happened/) - A talk by Bob Smith of Medway Beekeepers. Bob will look at various causes of colony death, and hopefully offer suggestions of how to avoid the situation in future. Tea, Coffee and cake available after the talk. All are welcome.
- [Lecture by Gerry Stuart: The Asian Hornet](https://www.bromleybeekeepers.org.uk/event/lecture-by-gerry-stuart-the-asian-hornet/) - Bromley beekeepers are hosting a lecture by Gerry Stuart about the Asian Hornet. Gerry Stuart is Vice-Chairman of Torbay Beekeepers. He has been in the forefront of the setting up of Asian Hornet Action Teams. During the 2018 season Jersey beekeepers had to deal with 52 nests. Gerry has been well involved with Jersey beekeepers

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