Apiary AGM 2025

Apiary AGM 2025

Apiary AGM 2025 The 53rd AGM of the Orpington Bees Club will be held at the Orpington Apiary at High Elms on Saturday 26 July at 2pm. © Orpington Beekeepers 2000...
Petts Wood Fair

Petts Wood Fair

Petts Wood Fair Orpington Beekeepers had a stall at Petts Wood Fair on Monday 5 May.  Over 90 jars of honey were sold, many to return customers commenting on how much they had enjoyed the honey they had bought in previous years.  We had information about the Yellow...
Beekeeping Course 2025

Beekeeping Course 2025

  The Beekeeping course of 2025 consisted of 12 participants undertaking 6 beekeeping sessions over the season with two theory classroom sessions and 4 practical hands on sessions. © Orpington Beekeepers 2000...
Apiary Open Dates

Apiary Open Dates

The Apiary is open to members every Saturday from 8 April to 27 September 2025 from 2pm till 4pm with beekeeping starting at 2.30pm.  Visitors are welcome on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from June onwards by prior arrangement (please use the form on the...

Making Mead – A Talk by John Chapman

On Thursday 20 March 2025 at 7.30pm, John Chapman from Medway Beekeepers will give his talk on Making Mead at Crofton Baptist Church, 100 Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 1HD There will be an opportunity to ask questions.  Tea, coffee and cake are available after the...