The Cheltenham and Gloucester Beekeeping Association Branch
The Cheltenham and Gloucester branch covers both major towns and includes Bishops Cleeve, Tewkesbury and other towns in the northwest of the county of Gloucestershire.
Members experiencing the Apiary
Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association is a registered charity with branches in Cheltenham & Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Newent, North Cotswold, Cirencester and District, South Gloucestershire and Stroud. The aim of the Gloucestershire Beekeeping Association (GBKA) is to promote the art of beekeeping in Gloucestershire and provide a local centre for sharing beekeeping knowledge and experience as well as helpful advice for new, experienced and prospective beekeepers.
The Cheltenham & Gloucester Branch of the Gloucestershire Beekeepers currently has about 150 members with a broad spectrum of expertise from beginners to beekeeping experts.
During the Summer months we run our Hands on Training scheme HOTbees at the branch apiary on Friday evenings. We also hold a few weekend Apiary visits.
Throughout the year our Cheltenham and Gloucester branch meets at Uckington Village Hall on the second Friday of the month. Meetings normally start at 7.30pm and close about 10pm. Winter meetings are usually talks from both guest speakers and association members on a range of beekeeping subjects.
Full details of the Cheltenham and Gloucester branch programme can be found in the Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association, Cheltenham and Gloucester Branch calendar.
We also have a members Facebook CGBKA site where members can buy and sell equipment, raise topics for discussion, add photos and more.