TTVBKA Annual Open Day
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Join us at our annual event, where we promote our work to the local community, sell some of our honey, have some fun and raise some important funds for the association.

Making Mead – Warwick Francis & Rue Turner
2026-06-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
TTVBKA members Warwick and Rue will talk about the art of mead making, a tradition that dates back thousands of years. They will discuss the different types of mead, basic fermentation and production, bottling and storage methods and share tips and tricks that they have picked up over the years.

NBU/TTVBKA Bee Health Day
2026-07-11 09:30 - 16:00 | The Exchange, 75 London Rd, Twickenham, TW1 1BE, United Kingdom
This is a special event organised in partnership with the NBU, focusing on how to ensure your bees are healthy, how to prevent and detect any diseases, and what to do in case a problem is found.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced bee inspectors the telltale signs to look for in your hive(s) for the various types of disease that can afflict a colony. The day will consist of a mix of lectures and practical sessions.
To be held at The Exchange, Twickenham, this event will be by ticket only, further details to follow.

Committee meeting
2026-07-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
This is the regular meeting of the committee. Meet at the apiary.

The National Honey Show & BBKA Spring Convention – Ray Nicol & Patrick Brennan
2026-08-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Ray and Pat will outline the benefits of visiting the BBKA Spring Convention and The National Honey Show, from the wide range of lectures and workshops to the chance to meet other beekeepers, share ideas, and pick up fresh inspiration for your own beekeeping.

Microscopy – Sally Ewen
2026-09-08 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Details and timings to come

Honey Sensory Analysis with Helen Rogers, The Honey Guild
2026-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Helen is a honey sommelier and co-founder of The Honey Guild of the United Kingdom. She was trained by the Italian Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey in Bologna. She runs honey-tasting workshops to highlight the importance of bees and demonstrate the array of delicious kinds of honey available. She owns Highgate Honey, a beekeeping company based in North London, she co-authored “80 Flowers for Bees” which is a manual for picking the best plants to benefit different types of bees. She is a judge for the Great Taste Awards and The London International Honey Awards. She is also a director of BeeCraft.
Helen’s talk will be a dive into the world of honey sensory analysis. She will cover the main techniques and why it can benefit beekeepers and consumers. She will bring along a selection of UK mono-floral honeys and there will be an opportunity to sample them
Website: highgatehoney.com + honeyguild.co.uk Socials: @highgatehoney + @honeyguilduk

Last night (for beekeeping)
2026-09-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Last night of the season. No actual beekeeping to take place, Bring a nibble and a drink to share

Last date for November modules application
2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom

TTVBKA Honey Show - Set up
2026-10-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Competitors to bring their entries to the apiary – not open to the pubic.

TTVBKA Honey Show Judging
2026-10-03 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
Judging day for the honey show. No access to the public, no access to members other than those helping with the judging.

TTVBKA Honey Show
2026-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
The association’s annual Honey Show it is a great opportunity to see a range of different honeys, bee-related products and winning vegetables. Open to members and non-members, there is a wide range of categories, including open classes for children and local schools too. The day culminates in an auction where people can bid to buy some of the best entries that members kindly donate to raise money for the club.

The National Honey Show
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24 | Sandown Park racecourse, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, United Kingdom
Held at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey – https://honeyshow.co.uk/
This is not a TTVBKA event.

President's Evening
2026-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Twickenham apiary, The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1BH, United Kingdom
An external speaker to speak on a subject related to pollinators with a short awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate those members who have passed assessments and/or won prizes during the year. Finishes ostensibly at 21:00 but often carries on until a bit later.
