Gwent Beekeepers CIO is an active group of around 200 members, ranging from hobbyists to bee farmers, covering the area of Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

Winter Lectures

Monmouthshire's Bees: What do we know?

Monmouthshire is known for having a nationally important population of the UK’s rarest bumblebee, Bombus sylvarum (the Shrill Carder Bee), along the Gwent levels. However, there are over 140 species of solitary bees in Monmouthshire alone and despite occurring all around us in our parks, gardens, hedges and fields, they rarely share the limelight with their fluffier family members. They are some of our most important pollinators and lead extremely interesting and varied lives.
The next lecture is on 12th December 2024, Doors open at 7pm with a 7:30pm at the Holden Apiary and Study Centre.
Asian Hornet
The Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Asian predatory wasp, is a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is of concern as an invasive species in Europe and the UK that threatens the local honey bee population.

Membership

Members enjoy membership of the British Beekeepers' Association BBKA, as well as Bee Disease Insurance BDI cover. Members also enjoy the support of being in a community where communications and assistance is positivly encouraged.
Calling ALL Beekeepers
Do you have a Bee Hive?
Then please register your Apiary with Bee Base. We fully support the work of the National Bee Unit looking after the health and welfare of UK honey bees and would like to encourage all Beekeepers, irrespective of membership of GBK, to register on the NBU's website, Beebase.
If you are a member of GBK, BeeBase registration is NOT automatic. Please register your apiary on BeeBase using the link above.
Thank you for your support
Gwent Beekeepers is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), who's registration number is:
1174746
Make a donation to Gwent Beekeepers CIO
Please follow this link to make a donation to Gwent Beekeepers CIO and help us to support pollinators by training the Beekeepers of the future.
Thank you for your support.
Education
We offer a programme of monthly lectures over the winter months and monthly sessions at the association apiary during the summer, in addition to regular newsletters and social events where there is a lot of talking done about beekeeping.
Apiary Sessions
During the year, apiary sessions for members to attend are organised. These sessions provide practical experence and an opportunity to discus any issues and to see practical demonstrations.
The Holden Apiary & Study Centre
GBKCIO have been working hard to build a new centre of excellence for teaching the craft of Beekeeping.
Annual General Meeting
For access to the form to submit a question, please press the button below..
Usk Show Information
If you spoke to us at Usk show then thank you for your interest.

Here are some links that you may find useful:
For taster or training courses then use:
For general enquires then use:
British Beekeepers Association
Gwent Beekeepers CIO is a member of The British Beekeeping Association
The British Beekeeping Association educates and trains beekeepers of the future and supports vital research.
Welsh Beekeepers Association
Gwent Beekeepers CIO supports the work of the Welsh Beekeepers Association
The WBKA educates and trains beekeepers of the future and supports vital research in Wales
Adopt a hive
Honey Bees really need your help. You can help the bees by helping to sponsoring a hive at GBK CIO's Apiary.
Bees for Development
The Association's president is Nicola Bradbear of Bees for Development. The association has trained beekeepers for the Forgotten Landscape Project centred on the Blaenavon World Heritage Site.
National Honey Monitoring Scheme
Both honeybees and wild bees have suffered declines in recent years. These are thought to be linked to agricultural intensification, including pesticide use and loss of habitats/ floral resources, as well as the emergence of new diseases and climate change. Their sensitivity to the way we manage land in the UK has long been a cause for concern.
Working in partnership with UK beekeepers, the National Honey Monitoring Scheme aims to use honeybees to monitor long-term changes in the condition and health of the UK countryside. However, we need the help of beekeepers if this scheme is to work.
Address
Gwent Beekeepers CIO
The Holden Apiary & Study Centre
Llanover Road
Llanfair Kilgeddin
ABERGAVENNY
NP7 9DY
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Contact
The Secretary email:
secretary@gwentbeekeepers.co.uk

Membership Secretary: membership@gwentbeekeepers.co.uk

Website Administrator:
webadmin@gwentbeekeepers.co.uk