Winter Program now underway.
Next Meeting 10th September
Honey Show: this is held at the Autumn Fair in Botanic Gardens, 15th and 16th September please click here for more information.
Please note all those enrolled on our 2018 beekeeping course are welcome to come to the association meetings. Details of when and where are available on this website. You should find some of the presentation very useful.
Welcome to the website for the Belfast and District Beekeepers Association. The following items may be of interest:
- 2018 Honey Show
- Introductory Beekeeping Course 2018
- Register for 2018 Beekeeping courses
- How to log onto the CAFRE Website – Version 3
The Belfast and District Beekeepers Association meet through the winter on the 2nd Monday of the month and also run a summer programme of practical beekeeping for our members, for directions click here.
The B&DBKA is affiliated to the Ulster Beekeepers Association which is the representative body for many of the beekeeping associations in the province.
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SWARMS: If you are visiting to get help with a swarm please see our page on swarming which gives more details on common types of bees and what exactly a swarm is.
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Please contact bbkasecretary@gmail.com for more information.
Other useful Association emails are:
Treasurer: treasurer.bdbka@gmail.com
Chairperson: chair.bdbka@gmail.com
Membership secretary: membership.bdbka@gmail.com
where could i buy local honey i live on the Ballygomartin road Belfast
Hi,
The nearest shop to you that I know of that sells local honey is Eatwell Foods on the Lisburn Road. They sell honey produced by Jonathan Getty who’s bees are in the South Belfast and Dunmurray area. Another would be Ivan MacElroy’s greengrocer shop in Ballyhackamore who sells Philip Earle’s honey which is from the Comber area.
After coming across this website i decided to buy some of Philip Earles honey in Ivan Macelroy’s. I would definitely recommend this as a good buy!
Hi we run a wedding car hire company in Belfast but have always had an interest in bees, can i start this as a hobby part time or does it require a lot me=ore dedicated time? I apologise for the lack of knowledge
I went to Ballyhackamore, Ivans shop, lovely honey its good to find somewhere really local that has a reliable supply
Hi Honey girl, Thanks for buying my honey from Ivan McIrloy’s Ballyhackamore fruit and veg shop. Glad you enjoyed it
Phil
Hi I live in Newtownabbey, where can I get some local honey (preferably directly from the producer)? Also I would like to know if the honey is processed/boiled at all?
Hi
I live in Larne and was wondering were I could get some local honey??
Jenny
I recently bought some honey from a show which was proposed by a guy called Alan rea in Ballyhackamore. Is he still in the trade and where can I get some more please.
Hi,
Alan Rea here.
I still have some honey left but this year’s is going fast. I sell at the show, through a deli in Donaghadee and privately. I may be able to meet you if you want more.
Hi, I live in the Shaws Road, Andersonstown Road, Belfast, could you tell me where I could buy some local honey please?
Thanks very much
I think your nearest would be Eatwells on the Lisburn Road.
Hi,
I am looking for raw honey to buy from Belfast. Would you tell me where can I find it.
thank you,
ALL THE BEST
I know of 3 shops stocking local honey, Rodgers Meats {near Hillmount Garden Centre}, Eatwells {Lisburn Road} and Ivan McElroy’s Fruit and Veg. Shop in Ballyhackamore.
Hi is there any keepers from Castlereagh I could get honey off?
Hi, Yes there are several give me a call on 07548878690 and I can help.
Hi
I would like to buy Honey on the comb. Is there anyone selling in Killyleagh area
Thank you
Yes there is a beekeeper in the area who can help I will forward your email address to him.
Hello. Is it possible to buy honey direct from the beekeepers. We go through quite a lot of honey and my daughters love it.
Thanks.
A number of local beekeepers sell their honey directly I will email to give you details.
Thank you 😊