Oxfordshire Beekeepers Association

17/06/2026

🐝 Thinking about keeping bees but not sure where to start?

Our OBKA Taster Day is designed for complete beginners and anyone curious about beekeeping.

You’ll have the chance to:
🍯 Learn how a hive works
🐝 Understand what beekeepers do throughout the year
🧤 See the equipment used by beekeepers
💬 Ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment

No experience or equipment is needed — just an interest in bees and pollinators 🌼

📅 Sunday 16th August
🕥 Morning Session: 10.30am – 12.30pm
🕜 Afternoon Session: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Register your interest here:
https://obka.org.uk/learn-about-bees/obka-annual-taster-day/

13/06/2026

🐝 We’re excited to be attending the Wildlife on the Evenlode event at Combe Mill this July! 🌿

Come and visit the OBKA stand where we’ll be:
🍯 Selling local OBKA honey
🐝 Bringing along an observation hive of bees
💬 Chatting about bees, pollinators, and beekeeping

This is a fantastic family-friendly event celebrating local wildlife and nature, and we’re looking forward to being part of it.

📅 Sunday 12th July
⏰ 10.30am – 3.30pm
📍 Combe Mill

We hope to see you there!

01/06/2026

The Beekeeping Year 🐝

It's now June, Summer is approaching.
🐝Continue as in May
🐝If you've successfully controlled swarming, the need for regular inspections is coming to an end
🐝Keep an eye out for the June gap and make sure your bees have sufficient food reserves

20/05/2026

🐝🌍 Happy World Bee Day! 🌍🐝

Today we celebrate the incredible work of bees and other pollinators, and recognise how important they are to our environment and food production.

BBKA - The British Beekeepers Association have created a lovely video we wanted to share with you all 🐝

BBKA Video:

BBKA message for World Bee Day .

20/05/2026

🐝🌍 Happy World Bee Day! 🌍🐝

Today we celebrate the incredible work of bees and other pollinators, and recognise how important they are to our environment and food production.

Did you know that many of the foods we enjoy every day rely on pollination? From apples and strawberries to tomatoes and beans, pollinators play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and agriculture.

Here in the UK, May is an especially busy time for beekeepers as colonies expand rapidly and begin making the most of spring forage 🌸🍯

You can help bees by:
🌼 Planting pollinator-friendly flowers
🌱 Supporting wildflower spaces
🍯 Buying local honey from trusted beekeepers
🐝 Learning more about pollinators and their habitats

Every small action makes a difference 💛

16/05/2026

🐝 We’re all set up at the Millet’s Farm Spring Artisan Market today! 🍯

Come and say hello, see our observation hive, learn more about beekeeping, and pick up some delicious local honey from our training apiary.

📍 Millet’s Farm
⏰ 10.00am – 4.00pm

We’d love to see you there!

13/05/2026

🌼🐝 World Bee Day is coming up on 20th May! 🐝🌼

World Bee Day helps raise awareness of the important role pollinators play in supporting our environment and food production.

There are lots of simple ways we can all help bees:
🌸 Plant bee-friendly flowers
🌱 Leave areas of grass and wildflowers to grow
💧 Provide shallow water sources for pollinators
🍯 Support local beekeepers and local honey

May is one of the busiest times of year for beekeepers, with colonies growing quickly as bees take advantage of spring flowers and warmer weather.
During this month we support 'No Mow May' where we encourage everyone to not mow their lawns to allow wildflowers to grow to provide pollen and nectar as food for all pollinating insects.

Keep an eye out for more on World Bee Day next week 🐝💛

12/05/2026

🔔 Just a reminder that we’ll be at the Millets Farm Spring Artisan Market this weekend! 🐝🍯

Come along to:
🐝 See our observation hive
🍯 Buy local apiary honey
🕯 Learn about wax and hive products
📸 Explore our virtual hive displays

A great opportunity to learn more about honey bees and chat with local beekeepers.

📍 Millet’s Farm
📅 16th & 17th May
⏰ 10.00am – 4.00pm

We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

🐝 Ever wondered what beekeeping is really like? 🍯

Our annual OBKA Beekeeping Taster Day returns on Sunday 16th August, giving you the opportunity to experience the fascinating world of honey bees and learn more about what’s involved in becoming a beekeeper.

During the session you’ll:
🐝 Learn about honey bees and hive life
🍯 Hear from experienced local beekeepers
🧤 See beekeeping equipment up close
🌼 Find out what’s involved in keeping bees

📅 Sunday 16th August
🕥 Morning Session: 10.30am – 12.30pm
🕜 Afternoon Session: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

If you’re curious about beekeeping or considering starting your journey, this is the perfect introduction.

More information and how to register your interest:
https://obka.org.uk/learn-about-bees/obka-annual-taster-day/

08/05/2026

🐝 We’re excited to be attending the Millets Farm Spring Artisan Market on the 16th & 17th May! 🍯

Come and visit the OBKA stand where we’ll be:
✨ Selling honey from our training apiary
🐝 Showcasing an observation hive of bees
🕯 Displaying wax, foundation, and other hive products
📸 Sharing a virtual hive experience through photographs and displays

Whether you’re interested in beekeeping, local honey, or simply want to learn more about bees, we’d love to chat with you!

📍 Millet’s Farm
📅 16th & 17th May
⏰ 10.00am – 4.00pm