Bournemouth Bee Club

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Welcome to BADS-BKA

We are a beekeepers association based in Bournemouth and Dorset South.
Beginners Welcome

If you’re just getting started, please see the FAQ’s page. We offer tuition and Beginners Days so you can come along and give beekeeping a go.
Members Forum

Join our members forum for exclusive chat about all things Bees in Bournemouth & Dorset
Got a Question?

Get in touch with us to find out more about our association and how to join on the contact page.

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Honey Show

Saturday 14th November 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall, 17 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR.

Free entry, with honey tasting, a virtual hive, candle making and local honey for sale. Tea, coffee and cakes too (cash or cheque only).

What’s on

Interested in Beekeeping? Come along to one of our popular taster days! See our upcoming events.

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Got a swarm of bees?

If you’ve got a swarm of bees, please get in touch. Beekeepers are keen to capture swarms of bees as they can create new colonies.

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Join the club

If you are interested in joining BADS-BKA, please contact us or complete the member application on our membership page.

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Latest News

Beginner’s Course – March/May 2027

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9 sessions from 6th March to 23rd May 2027 at High Mead Farm, Ferndown.

Wannabee Day – Saturday 3rd April 2027

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A one-day taster session on bees and beekeeping at High Mead Farm, Ferndown.

BADS BKA Honey Show 2026

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14th NOVEMBER 2026 Saturday at 2:00pm-4:00pm St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall 17 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR Free entry