www.yorkbeekeepers.com
Welcome to our new website. Whether you are a beekeeper or not, there will something here to give you a buzz. Below are some of the reasons why we have lots of members.
If you don't keep bees but would like to, then click here.
Practical Course Update. Just so that we are all aware that the start date for the Practical Course has been put back 2 weeks and will now start on Tuesday 12th June 2012, this is due to the inclement weather making it difficult to raise new queens and getting them mated in time.

 

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The York & District Beekeepers is a friendly and active Association for people who share a common interest in learning about and caring for bees.
Our website is designed to keep its Members informed of activities and to provide a source of information for those interested in beekeeping
With over 100 registered beekeepers, York & District is one of the largest Beekeeping Associations in the Yorkshire area.
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We are called York Beekeepers

 

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The result of letting the bees get on with it, a nice frame of capped honey.

 

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Members in the Murton apiary on a frosty morning. They are preparing to treat the bees with a dilute solution of oxalic acid to kill off varroa mites.
Wherever you live, keeping your own bees is very exciting and rewarding experience so why not learn to become a beekeeper?
Beekeeping also provides a never-ending source of enjoyment and interest to an increasing number of people of all ages and gender whatever the motive and our Association exists to promote and advance the craft of beekeeping.
Beekeeping is a fascinating and absorbing hobby but there can be problems for the beginner but by joining a local beekeeping association you will have the opportunity to meet other beekeepers and gain from their experience
Now that you've found our website, why not contact us to find out more - you'll be made very welcome! Use the form below or email to secretary@yorkbeekeepers.com

Beehives seen around Europe, can you guess which country?

Got a question? Put it on the Blog and we will answer it as soon as ever we can. We are hoping to build up a bank of questions and answers during the coming months so get those questions coming in.

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