Association Diary Dates 2025
Info: We hope to return to our previous venue for meetings at St Andrews Church Centre, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7LN. However, we are not sure how soon this will be, so please check before attending.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16th Sep | Talk: “Queen right/brood right” – Dan Basterfield |
| 1st Oct | Membership Subscriptions due |
| 17th Oct | Skittles – BADS vs East Dorset BKA at Hamworthy Sports & Social Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna, BH21 3AP |
| 22nd Oct | Talk: “The simple sustainable apiary for the hobby beekeeper” – Kevin Thorne |
| 15th Nov | BADS BKA Honey Show – St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall, Christchurch |
| 18th Nov | Talk: “Nucs and their uses” – Celia Rutland |
| 9th Dec | Christmas Plate Supper with a talk by Joanna Bellis entitled “Bees in Music” |
Association Diary Dates 2026
Info: We hope to return to our previous venue for meetings at St Andrews Church Centre, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7LN. However, we are not sure how soon this will be, so please check before attending.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20th Jan | AGM – venue and time to be advised |
| 17th Feb | Talk: “The journey to sustainability – importing bees?” – Roger Patterson |
| 17th Mar | Talk: “The latest research and information about the Asian Hornet – by our Club expert, Adrian Dwyer |
| 21st Apr | Talk: “Honey Adulteration” – Margaret Murdin |
| 11th Apr | Wannabee Day |
| 18th Apr | Beginner’s Course starts for 6 weeks |
| 18th Apr | Basic Assessment Course starts for 6 weeks |
National Calendar Dates of Interest
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23rd to 25th Oct 25 | National Honey Show – Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9RT |
| 17th to 19th Apr 26 | BBKA Spring Convention – Harper Adams Univ. College, Newport, Shrops, TF10 8NB |
| 28th to 30th Jul 26 | New Forest and Hampshire County Show – The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH |