Kent Bee-keepers' Association

Queen Bee

The queen makes mating flight during her early life and stores the sperm from up to 20 drones that she collects on these flights. Drones that mate with her die in the act. She can store the sperm for up to 5 years.

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Kent Bee-keepers' Association (KBKA) has thirteen member associations or branches.

Membership

Membership 1st October 2012 - 2013
Ordinary membership to the Kent Beekeepers Association with an option for Bee Craft magazine subscription. Members pay their local branch treasurer.

Membership Renewal Form (426 KB)

For the Year Commencing 1st October 2012.

KBKA Half Year Membership Form 2013 (426 KB)

ONLY for new members joining between January & August 2013. Members pay their local branch treasurer.

Branch secretaries are now responsible for keeping their kentbee.com section up to date. Contact the webmaster for login details.

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KBKA Half Year Membership Form 2013
Kent Bee-keepers' Association (KBKA) membership application. ONLY for new members joining between January & August 2013. Members pay their local branch treasurer.

KBKA Bye-Laws and Regulations
Kent Bee-Keepers’ Association (KBKA) bye-laws and regulations - Effective from 1st April 2011.

South-East Honey Survey 2010
Download the South-East Honey Survey 2010 by Alan Byham S.E. Regional Bee Inspector.

Hidenborough, Tonbridge Area - Introduction to Beekeeping Course 2011
John Hendrie will run a eight-week theory course starting on Wednesday 19th January 2011 at Hildenborough Village Hall.

KBKA Website Update
The new website of the Kent Bee-keepers' Association goes live.

Swarm Collectors and FAQ's

If you think you have a swarm of honey bees read our FAQ's before calling a beekeeper.

Join BIBBA the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeding Association

Get involved in bee breeding. Like all other forms of life bees can be improved by selective breeding. BIBBA encourages beekeepers to work together in breeding groups. Much has been achieved but more could be done by beekeepers working together. Subs are £20 per annum and the Bee Improvement magazine is included in the subscription fee. Enquiries to the Membership Secretary Miss Enid Brown, Milton House, Main St. Scotlandwell, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 9JA. Tel: 01592 840582 E-mail: membership@bibba.com . Website.