Welcome to our site

Welcome to The Bridgend & District Beekeepers Association web site. Over the course of a year we offer something for everyone.

** Update, the association shop will reopen on July 12th **

In line with government guidance, all association talks, meetings and apiary sessions are cancelled until further notice. The trustees will not be meeting face to face for the foreseeable future but will continue to manage the association by e-mail and phone etc.

Please check association emails for any ongoing updates and information during this difficult time.

With swarming season approaching, please click the 'Swarm info' link in the box below or click HERE to take you to the relevant page.

A significant benefit of becoming a Member is access to our shop which offers a comprehensie range of beekeeping equipment at substantially discounted prices.

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Our Gallery

The head and thorax of a honeybee covered in pollen

Different races of bees can be identified by the veins in their wings. Just like fingerprints!

Worker Bee collecting pollen, notice the ragged wings, these bees work themselves to death

Honeybees collecting pollen needed for breeding. Go to our documents page to download a plant list to provide food for bees throught the year.

Young Worker Bee still hairy with crisp wings. Old bees are bald and have ragged wings.

A Super Frame containing capped and uncapped honey. Go to the shop to find a local beekeeper who supplies local honey.

The face of a bee, compound eyes, antennae and mouth parts

Swarm Help

Have a look at our video

Diary Of events

Take a look at up and coming events here.