Newent Beekeepers

Want to learn about Bees and maybe keep some?

We are the Newent Beekeepers Association (NBKA) a Branch of the Gloucestershire Bee Keepers Association, which is affiliated to the British Bee Keepers Association (BBKA). All these associations exist to promote and further the craft of beekeeping.

Members meet to increase their understanding of bee keeping, discuss current developments and share in their successes as well as disappointments.  We have regular meetings with visiting speakers and talks by our own members.  Members also give advice to the public on beekeeping matters.

If you have any questions you can use the contact form to ask them.

If you think you have seen an ASIAN HORNET please see our dedicated page.

Would you like to keep bees? 
Every year we run a training course for beginners. The next course starts on February 23rd 2026 and lasts for 12 weeks. The course starts starts with a theory course running on six Monday evenings and is followed by a series of six practical sessions at our apiary hives (also on Monday evenings) after Easter.

Would you like to help bees?
Colony honey bees are not endangered in most areas of the UK. Solitary bees and other pollinators are endangered due to the use of pesticides, habitat destruction, and other causes. We can all help by:
1) Not using pesticides
2) Leaving some wild areas in our gardens
3) Reducing light pollution
Even wasps have their place in the wild environment.

Indoor Monthly Branch Meetings are now being held but the location may vary. They are held in Newent Community Centre, (Glebe Chapel) Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BD starting at 19:30 on the last Thursday of the month (no December meeting). Parking is at the back, entered from opposite the Fire Station.
Please use the contact form above for more information.