MBKA
around the Medway Towns
for over 100 years
Supporting beekeepers
Members of all ages
Education and events
About us
MBKA has been supporting beekeepers in and around the Medway Towns for over 100 years. We aim to promote and encourage the craft of beekeeping through education and shared experience.
We welcome all members of all ages and level of experience. Our teaching apiary on the Hoo Peninsula is open to members and offers a great place to learn and get involved.
We hold regular meetings, run training sessions throughout the year, and publish a monthly newsletter to keep everyone connected.
The Yellow Legged Asian Hornet
What to look for:
The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (Vespa Velutina) was first recorded in Europe in 2004, arriving in France via a shipment of pottery from China. Since then, they have spread rapidly across the continent and are now crossing the channel into the United Kingdom.
Latest Events
BBKA volunteer members cannot help with the removal of the following nests for:
Bumblebees
Wasps
Hornets
Solitary Bees
Become a member of MBKA
Membership Benefits
- Meeting fellow beekeepers
- Get a mentor
- Have hands-on practical experience with live hives
- Winter talks
- Insurance
- Purchase jars, foundation and Invertbee
- Honey Extraction Room
How you can help support the MBKA as a member
- Volunteer!
- Are you keen on a bit of general maintenance or wold?
- Sign up to help inspect the apiary hives during the main season. If everyone signed up for just one Saturday per year, we would be fully covered at the apiary, to help maintain the facilities or help inspect the bees
- Insurance