Meon Valley Beekeepers

Christmas Party and AGM
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)

Winter Talk (Warnford)
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Warnford Village Hall, Lippen Lane, Warnford, Hampshire, SO32 3LB, United Kingdom
Honey Bee Guarding Behaviour – Dylan Gussman

Find out how the dedicated guards recognise nestmates and detect intruders. We’ll examine the strategies honeybees use to protect their colonies, from vigilant patrolling to active defense tactics. Insights from Asian honeybee species will offer alternative perspectives on nest protection, highlighting unique and ingenious adaptations. The session will conclude with practical guidance on managing aggressive colonies, equipping beekeepers with multiple approaches to maintain safety and pleasurable beekeeping in the apiary.

Winter Talk (Zoom)
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:30
Beekeeping Tech – Christophe Brod

Join the CEO of Bee Futures to hear about the work they’re doing and learn about wider developments in beekeeping technology that are either already here, or might come in the future

Zoom joining insutrctions found in the members area

Winter Talk (Zoom)
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Beekeeping in Morocco – Lynne Ingram
Just as our thoughts are turning to planning summer holidays, here’s a talk to give you some great ideas & to broaden our horizons on beekeeping practices in other countries.
Lynne has worked with Moroccan beekeepers for over a decade and was instrumental in supporting the Atlas Cooperative for Beekeeping & the Environment in their breakthrough breeding programme for the endangered Yellow Saharan Bee

Zoom joining details can be found on our members area

Winter Talk (Warnford)
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Warnford Village Hall, Lippen Lane, Warnford, Hampshire, SO32 3LB, United Kingdom
First hand experience with Asian Hornets – Alan Baxter

A veteran of the Royal Marines, Alan’s 23 years in the Loire Valley saw his apiary experience heavy predation by Asian Hornets and he developed techniques to help his bees survive the onslaught. He moved to England in 2020 and now manages 20 colonies of gentle bees in 3 Hampshire apiaries. He founded & runs the Fareham BKA teaching apiary and has completed all the BBKA Modules, holding the General Beekeeping Husbandry Certificate. He continues studying to be a BBKA Master Beekeeper and is halfway through Cornell University’s Master Beekeeper Program.
