European Foul Brood

European Foul Brood The NBU have alerted us that a case of EFB has been found within 2 miles of Locksbottom.   Please be aware and if you have any concerns, seek advice.  Please also remember to wear different gloves when visiting the Apiary.   © Orpington...
Apiary AGM 2026

Apiary AGM 2026

Apiary AGM 2026 The 54th AGM of the Orpington Bees Club will be held at the Orpington Apiary at High Elms on Saturday 11th July at 1pm.  This will be followed by a beekeeping session at approximately 2pm © Orpington Beekeepers 2000...
Apiary Open Dates

Apiary Open Dates

The Apiary is open to members every Saturday from 4 April to 26 September 2026 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 contact the Apiary...
Gard’Apis

Gard’Apis

​ Have you changed your Gard’Apis entrance to RED? Please remember to change the entrance to red and be extra alert and regularly check your traps. As a reminder, October /November is the time of year that queen yellow legged Asian Hornets emerge to go on their...
Honey Show Report 2022

Honey Show Report 2022

Orpington and Bromley Honey Show   John O’Connell being presented with the Dr Courtenay Lord Challenge Cup The annual Orpington and Bromley Show was held on Saturday 17th September 2022 at Emmanuel Church Hall, The Grove, West Wickham. It wasn’t as well attended...