If you think you may be interested in keeping bees and producing your own honey, the BBKA website: www.bbka.org.uk will provide you with a list of local associations and contact details.

Most local associations have a winter programme of visiting speakers and a summer programme of visits to members’ apiaries. Some associations have their own apiary site and provide courses for beginners.

If you live in the South Yorkshire area, information about the South Riding Beekeepers Association can be found at www.srba.org.uk

We have found the following books useful:

The Complete Guide To Beekeeping – Jeremy Evans

Better Beginnings For Beekeepers - Adrian Waring

Bees At The Bottom Of The Garden – Alan Campion

Practical Beekeeping - Clive de Bruyn