Welcome to Surrey Beekeepers Association
To promote and further the craft of beekeeping in the County of Surrey
Founded 1879

The Surrey Beekeepers Association (SBKA) is made up of eight divisions; Croydon, Epsom, Farnham, Guildford, Kingston, Reigate, Weybridge and Wimbledon. Central Sussex BKA is affiliated to the SBKA. Members of a division are automatically members of the Surrey Beekeepers Association and the British Beekeepers Association.

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If you have any bee-related questions, please either click on your nearest association above, or contact the Surrey Secretary at secretary@surreybeekeepers.org.uk

Examinations Secretary: Celia Perry beeexams@hotmail.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 1026386
©2012 Surrey Beekeepers Association

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Swarm Collection

Please read the Swarms section first, if you think you have a swarm of Honey Bees, please call your local Swarm Liaison Officer, numbers below or visit the BBKA website www.bbka.org.uk

They will want to know: 1) Where you are  2) Where the swarm is  3) What it has settled on (tree, ground, fence, etc)  4) How high off the ground  5) When you are at home  6) Is there good access?

Croydon 020 8657 2817
Epsom 020 8640 6021 or 01737 813066
Farnham 01252 722833 (MOB 07803 851070) or 01252 714069
Guildford 01483 202294 or 01276 858417
Kingston 07904 602868 or 07580 383292
Reigate 01306 730188 (MOB 07767 887867) or 01737 247395
Weybridge 01932 849080
Wimbledon 020 8395 4719 (MOB) 07906 256526 or 020 8648 6358 (MOB) 07801 140557

May
27
Surrey County Show
Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1ER
All Day

As you plan your 2013 season, don’t forget the Surrey County Show in Guildford on 27th May. We have one of the best (we think the best) bee tents at any UK show. We have a special bee-proof enclosure within which there are regular demonstrations of hive inspections. We have observation hives, honey tasting and sales, candle rolling, cosmetics and an extensive information stand.

Star of the show is the impressive show bench.  Last year there were over 150 entries. This year you could be one of them.  The entry details will soon be available. They will be circulated by your division and will be posted on this website.  Have a go!  There are categories to suit everyone from novice to expert.  One of the best trophies is open only to novices and you could win it with a single jar of honey!

One hotly contested trophy is for the division with most points in the show. Farnham and Guildford have dominated this in recent years. It’s time for our other divisions to mount a challenge! 

Whatever your interest, make a date to come and enjoy your county show.