The Nottinghamshire Beekeepers' Association
The Association was formed in 1884 with the original Constitution formulated at that time requiring a Membership Fee of 5 shillings. The Constitution was revised in 1990
We are an Association affiliated to The British Beekeepers Association with around 300 members.
Many of our members attend Group meetings either in Nottingham or Newark. We aim to promote good beekeeping and to support our members in their bee related endeavours.
There are now two Regions based in Nottingham and Newark. There is no separate membership for these Regions..
All members are entitled to attend any or all of the events and meetings.
There are also some other informal small local groups.
Members also receive a digital copy of BeeMaster our Newsletter edited by Matt Bates and Greville Seddon..
Registered Charity No 508171 - A Beekeepers' Association Since 1884
Affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) Registered Association No 50
also affiliated to Bee Diseases Insurance Ltd (BDI) and Brackenhurst College
President: Maurice Jordan
Chair: Miriam Lynch
Secretary: Bryce Humphries
Treasurer: Paula Duckworth
ER2 Manager, Education and Membership Secretary: Janet Bates
Honorary Members
Maurice Jordan, Chris Hutter
Robert Logan, David Chambers
Andrew Barber
(Website Updated 18/02/2026 by JB)
We are an Association affiliated to The British Beekeepers Association with around 300 members.
Many of our members attend Group meetings either in Nottingham or Newark. We aim to promote good beekeeping and to support our members in their bee related endeavours.
There are now two Regions based in Nottingham and Newark. There is no separate membership for these Regions..
All members are entitled to attend any or all of the events and meetings.
There are also some other informal small local groups.
Members also receive a digital copy of BeeMaster our Newsletter edited by Matt Bates and Greville Seddon..
Registered Charity No 508171 - A Beekeepers' Association Since 1884
Affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) Registered Association No 50
also affiliated to Bee Diseases Insurance Ltd (BDI) and Brackenhurst College
President: Maurice Jordan
Chair: Miriam Lynch
Secretary: Bryce Humphries
Treasurer: Paula Duckworth
ER2 Manager, Education and Membership Secretary: Janet Bates
Honorary Members
Maurice Jordan, Chris Hutter
Robert Logan, David Chambers
Andrew Barber
(Website Updated 18/02/2026 by JB)
Beginners Course Trainers
Nottingham Newark Hucknall
Alec Thomson Andrew Barber Miriam Lynch
Bob Logan Bryce Humphreys
Janet Bates
Annual Bee Auction - Newark Showground - Organiser and Auctioneer - Andrew Barber
Nottinghamshire County Show - NBKA Stand - Organiser
Nottingham Region Meetings
When: These are held monthly and are usually on the first Monday of the month. If this falls on a bank holiday then the meeting is held on the following Monday.
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: The Eagles Nest, Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ
Cost: Members £3.00 and Non-members £4.00. This includes coffee/ tea and biscuits. If you have been on a Notts course this year you are counted as a member for this purpose.
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: The Eagles Nest, Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ
Cost: Members £3.00 and Non-members £4.00. This includes coffee/ tea and biscuits. If you have been on a Notts course this year you are counted as a member for this purpose.