West Wiltshire BKA Quiz Night
26th February 2026 in the skittle alley of the Crown Inn, Market Place, Westbury. This will be our first quiz night – the quiz starts at 6.00, with food at 7.00. All our members are welcome, and we promise that not all of the quiz questions will be about beekeeping so friends and partners can come along and join in as well.
West Wiltshire BKA Beginners Beekeeping Course
The 2026 Beginners Course starts on Monday 16th February 2026. The theory session will run for 6 weeks. More information about the course can be found here.
Improvers Course – Preparation for the Basic Assessment
The 2026 Improvers course starts on the 2nd March 2026. Open to beekeepers who have at least a season’s beekeeping experience. Find out more, including how to book, here.
British Beekeepers Assocation Spring Convention
Friday 17th April – Sunday 19th April 2026 at Harper Adams University. Programme and more information here.
West Wiltshire BKA Taster Day
If you’re interested in beekeeping, but aren’t sure if it’s for you, come along to our beekeeping taster session on Saturday 31st July. More information about the day, and how to book, can be found here.
Wiltshire Bee & Honey Day
Saturday 10 October 2026 10.00 – 16:00
The Corn Exchange, Devizes. FREE entry.
Incorporates the Wiltshire Honey Show. Local honey and hive products for sale. Information on bees and beekeeping, activities for children, information about taking up beekeeping and local beekeeping groups. Talks on a range of beekeeping topics.
Lots to see and do, for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
BBKA National Honey Day
Tuesday 21st October 2026
Each year The British Beekeepers’ Association celebrates National Honey Day. This annual events celebrates real honey, sparks critical debates about the sale of adulterated honey in so many of our supermarkets, and highlights the importance of ethical beekeeping practices.