Kent Bee-keepers' Association

A Worker Bee

A worker honeybee in summer lives only 6 to 8 weeks from the time she hatches as an adult bee. Before that, it takes just 3 weeks for her to develop from an egg.

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The beekeeping information is provided by individual members of the Kent Bee-keepers' Association.

NBU SE Region Annual 2011 Report
National Bee Unit – South East Region newsletter - review of the 2011 season.

South East Region Honey Survey for 2011
South East Region Honey Survey for 2011 provided by Alan Byham, SE Regional Bee Inspector. National Bee Unit, The Food and Environment Research Agency.

Download KBKA Membership Form
Kent Bee-keepers' Association (KBKA) membership application form 1st October 2011 - 1st October 2012. 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.

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.