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The LBKA is a registered charity promoting sustainable responsible beekeeping in London.

11/06/2025

🐝 What a buzzing weekend at !

We loved chatting with so many of you about all things beekeeping — from hive life to honey harvests. Our observation hive was a big hit, giving everyone a close-up look at the magic inside a bee colony. 🐝👀✨

Big thanks to our amazing LBKA members who sold their delicious honey 🍯, helped with candle rolling, and shared their passion with the public.

And of course, a huge shoutout to the volunteers who made it all happen — our community is the heart of what we do. 💛

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06/06/2025

We'll be at the this weekend (7-8) at Brockwell Park which runs from 1pm to 9pm.

If you're looking to learn more about beekeeping we'll have an observation hive and will be ready to answer your burning questions about bees.

This will also be a rare chance to buy honey from LBKA member's hives! We will also have candle rolling for children.

Admission is free.

📸 pictures from last year

20/02/2025

*Discover the Joys of Beekeeping and Become a Part of London's Vibrant Ecosystem!* 🌼🐝🌷

Our weekend-long courses in April and May are now open for registration!

Learn more about what it takes to be a responsible beekeeper in London, get practical hands-on experience from one of our apiaries and understand the importance of the role honeybees play in our environment. You'll also learn how planting bee-friendly flowers and plants can benefit all pollinators and promote a healthier, sustainable ecosystem 🌸🌱
..and if you plan to eventually keep your own bees, we'll even assign you a mentor to help you through your first year from the start of the season all the way through to the next season!

To see available dates and book a place ---> https://www.lbka.org.uk/courses.html

14/02/2025

Here’s what happened at last Sunday's Wax Moth Workshop at our Battersea Park Zoo apiary 🐝📸!

Wax Moth can be a serious threat, decimating a honey bee colony by destroying precious beeswax comb. That’s why it was so valuable for our members to hear from Howard Nichols, who leads the education side of LBKA.

He guided us through the risks of Wax Moth infestations. Here are his top tips to help keep our hives healthy:
🐝 Tip 1: Weak or diseased colonies are more vulnerable to wax moth problems.
🛠️ Tip 2: Regularly replace old comb with fresh foundation and keep hives and floorboards free of debris.
⚗️ Tip 3: Sterilise comb using acetic acid fumes or fumigate with sulphur dioxide (SO₂) to control infestations.

Were you at the workshop? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks to Howard for sharing his expertise and helping us safeguard our colonies! Stay tuned for more tips and workshops from LBKA!

Address

57 High Street, South Norwood
London
SE256EF

Telephone

+447973259730

Website

http://www.lbka.org.uk/

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