Programme of meetings for 2026
We normally hold meetings on the third Saturday of each month at the club apiary in Dartford except in Winter.The table below shows the provisional schedule for this year. Please note that this is subject to change so please check here before you come. All meetings are 3:00 - 5:00pm unless otherwise stated.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| March 14th | Rudy Repka: An overview of queen rearing |
| April 18th | Danyal Conn The work of the bee inspector |
| May 16th | Steve Smith: Swarm control |
| June 20th | Sean Stephenson:Microscopy for pollen identification |
| July 18th | Sara Robb:Making soaps and potions with wax and honey |
| August 15th | Apiary honey extraction |
| September 19th | Apiary honey show |
| October 17th | To be confirmed |
| November 21st | Branch AGM at Asda ADC, Dartford |
Apiary inspections
During the active beekeeping season we hold fortnightly inspections of the apiary hives, which all members are welcome to attend. Inspections are held on Saturdays at 12:00 noon and usually take about two hours. Normally two committee members will be present to oversee the inspections, and other members are encouraged to come and contribute at whatever level they are able. Regular will begin again at the beginning of April.
Beginners course
Our next beginners course will be held in June 2026. See the Course page for more details.