Airedale Beekeepers Association
Taking care of honeybees in the Aire Valley since 1908
Get involved
Beekeeping is fascinating but a big responsibility! If you are interested in keeping bees, find out more about what is involved on our 'Want to be a Beekeeper?' page.'
Swarms
During swarm season we can provide advice and help manage swarms, but only within our own Association area in the Aire valley (roughly from Bingley to just south of Skipton). Please read our swarms page carefully before contacting us.
Do you think you have a swarm of honey bees?
Beekeepers are only able to help with swarms of honey bees, take a look at this quick video to help you to identify which bees you have before getting in touch.
If you think they're honey bees, take a look at this page for how to get in touch.
Asian Hornet
The arrival of Asian Hornets in the UK is a growing threat to native bees and honey bees in the UK. Find out more in our recent presentation or go to our News page to download the Asian Hornet app to report sightings.
Bees at Cliffe Castle, Keighley
Airedale Beekeepers Association maintains the popular honeybee colony in the demonstration hive at Cliffe Castle in Keighley during the summer. You can read regular updates about the bees in our bee blog.
ABKA Honey Show
About local honey
The honey our beekeepers produce in the Aire Valley is 100% local and an entirely natural product. Nothing added and nothing taken away.
Most of the cheaper honey in your local supermarket is sourced in bulk from many countries and blended, so its origin cannot be put on the label. Unfortunately, sometimes it isn't even pure honey. So, buy local where you can, but expect to pay a little more for the good stuff!
