The 2026 Louth Beekeepers Programme

(Meetings in blue indicate an apiary visit and dates may change due to weather forecasts)

5th. February, Alvingham village hall, 7:30pm start.

LDBK AGM.

Dates TBC.

Thornes factory and museum tour followed by light lunch in the Buzz Stop café.

(Car shares and meeting point to arrange, I will take my large van if people are buying from Thornes)

April, Alvingham village hall Wednesday 29th. 7:30pm start.

‘Back to Basics’ aimed at last year’s beginners as a refresher and anyone else wishing to run over any basics. Swarm control, colony manipulations, hygiene best practice etc.

May 16th. 1:00pm to 3:00pm

General apiary visit covering any topics from attendees.

May 30th. 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Back to Basics apiary practical, aimed at last year’s beginners as a refresher and anyone else wishing to run over any basics.

June 7th. Apiary visit 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

General apiary visit covering any topics from attendees.

September. Date TBC. Apiary visit.

General apiary visit covering any topics from attendees.

October, Alvingham village hall.

Speaker TBC.

November. Date TBC.

Louth District Beekeepers Annual Honey Show.

2026 Talks and Events

(All welcome to attend)

Talk for Theddlethorpe Gardening Club Tuesday 10th. February.

Wildlife in your Backyard event Market Rasen Saturday in June, date TBC.

Willoughby Fete Saturday 4th. July.

Alvingham WI Summer Craft Fair August, Date TBC.

If you are interested in taking up beekeeping or becoming a member of the Louth District Beekeepers, you are more than welcome to come to one of our meetings, please email our district secretary on contact@ldbk.co.uk to obtain details.