Lanarkshire Beekeepers Merchandise

Show your love for bees and support your local beekeeping community with our exclusive Lanarkshire Beekeepers merchandise.

To purchase, use this link: https://webcollect.org.uk/lanarkshirebeekeepers/event/admin-checkout-for-mechandise

Once purchased, collection will be arranged.

We have some exciting beekeeping events coming up!

Trustees & Admin Team Meeting

We invite all trustees and members of the admin team to attend this important meeting. Please log in promptly so we can begin on time. Your input and participation are greatly valued as we plan for the year ahead.

Date: Monday, 5 January 2026

Time: Join from 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start

Format: Online via Zoom

Zoom link: Will be emailed prior to the meeting

Join us for the Lanarkshire Beekeepers Association AGM!

We’re excited to welcome members and guests to our Annual General Meeting on:

Monday, 12 January at the Hope Hub, Blackwood 183A Carlisle Rd, Lanark ML11 9AT

Is a great opportunity to catch up, share ideas, and plan for the year ahead. Your input matters, so come along and be part of the conversation!

Lanarkshire Beekeepers: Annual General Meeting: 12/01/2026

ABC Sessions:

ABC Session 1: The Honey Bee — 13 January 2026

ABC Session 2: Beekeeping Equipment — 27 January 2026

ABC Practical Workshop 1: 7 February 2026 (in person)

ABC Session 3: The Beekeeper’s Year — 10 February 2026

ABC Session 4: Preparing the Apiary — 24 February 2026

ABC Practical Workshop 2: 28 February 2026 (in person)

ABC Session 5: Swarming — 10 March 2026

ABC Session 6: Keeping Bees Healthy— 24 March 2026

February Community Meeting – Honey Bee Defence Mechanisms

Date: Monday, 2 February 2026

Time: 19:30 – 21:00

Venue: Hope Hub, 183A Carlisle Road, Blackwood, ML11 9AT

Lanarkshire Beekeepers: February Community Meeting: 02/02/2026

Join us for our February community meeting where guest speaker Ilona Shilliday will present an insightful talk on Honey Bee Defence Mechanisms. Discover how bees protect their colonies from predators and disease, and learn about the fascinating strategies they use to survive and thrive.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or simply curious about the world of bees!

SBA Tour Speaker at CABA — Bob Binnie: The Chemistry Behind Feeding Bees

Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Time: To be confirmed

Venue: To be determined

Lanarkshire Beekeepers: SBA Tour Speaker at CABA — Bob Binnie

You’re warmly invited to an evening with renowned commercial beekeeper Bob Binnie, who will deliver a fascinating talk on the chemistry behind feeding bees—what’s in common feeds, why formulation matters, and how to make evidence‑based choices that support colony health.

Further details (time, venue and joining information) will be shared soon.