Join Our Beekeeping Community

Friendly support for beekeepers of all experience levels in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex.

Welcome to Hastings and Rother Beekeeping Association

Join our friendly community of beekeepers in East Sussex, where we share knowledge, support each other, and promote the art of beekeeping for all experience levels.

A row of brightly colored beehives stands in a grassy area near a farmhouse. The hives are painted blue and yellow and are elevated on wooden supports. Surrounding the hives are bare trees, suggesting winter or early spring. A rustic farm building is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A row of brightly colored beehives stands in a grassy area near a farmhouse. The hives are painted blue and yellow and are elevated on wooden supports. Surrounding the hives are bare trees, suggesting winter or early spring. A rustic farm building is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Beekeeping Community Services

Join our friendly group supporting beekeeping in Hastings & Rother, East Sussex.

A person wearing protective beekeeping gear, including a white suit and gloves, is tending to a wooden beehive in a grassy field. Next to the hive, there is a metal smoker used in beekeeping. The background includes a clear blue sky and a fenced-off area with hills in the distance.
A person wearing protective beekeeping gear, including a white suit and gloves, is tending to a wooden beehive in a grassy field. Next to the hive, there is a metal smoker used in beekeeping. The background includes a clear blue sky and a fenced-off area with hills in the distance.
Beekeeping Workshops

Learn beekeeping skills from experienced members in a supportive environment.

Hive Management

Get guidance on hive maintenance and bee health from our knowledgeable community.

Social Events

Connect with fellow beekeepers through our fun and engaging social gatherings.

Gallery

Explore our beekeeping journey through captivating images and memories.

A person wearing a yellow beekeeping suit with a protective mesh hood is handling a beehive. They appear to be inspecting or working with the hive, which is mounted on a wooden stand in a natural, outdoor environment with trees and lush greenery in the background.
A person wearing a yellow beekeeping suit with a protective mesh hood is handling a beehive. They appear to be inspecting or working with the hive, which is mounted on a wooden stand in a natural, outdoor environment with trees and lush greenery in the background.
A wooden beehive sits in a grassy area surrounded by a wire fence. Various beekeeping tools, including a smoker, are placed on top of the beehive, while wildflowers dot the green grass. In the background, there are hills beneath a clear blue sky.
A wooden beehive sits in a grassy area surrounded by a wire fence. Various beekeeping tools, including a smoker, are placed on top of the beehive, while wildflowers dot the green grass. In the background, there are hills beneath a clear blue sky.
A person wearing a beekeeping suit, including a protective hat and veil, is holding a frame covered in bees. The background includes trees and greenery, suggesting an outdoor apiary setting. The person's face is visible behind glasses, and they appear to be smiling.
A person wearing a beekeeping suit, including a protective hat and veil, is holding a frame covered in bees. The background includes trees and greenery, suggesting an outdoor apiary setting. The person's face is visible behind glasses, and they appear to be smiling.
A beekeeper is holding up a hive frame full of bees in a green outdoor setting. The individual is dressed in protective gear, including gloves and a beekeeper’s suit. The background shows grass and some trees, suggesting a natural environment.
A beekeeper is holding up a hive frame full of bees in a green outdoor setting. The individual is dressed in protective gear, including gloves and a beekeeper’s suit. The background shows grass and some trees, suggesting a natural environment.
A beekeeper holding a wooden frame filled with a large number of bees. The beekeeper is wearing protective gloves and a mesh jacket. The background is filled with green foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.
A beekeeper holding a wooden frame filled with a large number of bees. The beekeeper is wearing protective gloves and a mesh jacket. The background is filled with green foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Joining the Hastings and Rother Beekeeping Association has been a delightful experience! The community is welcoming, and the support for beekeeping is truly inspiring.

Sarah J.

A group of people wearing white protective suits and wide-brimmed hats are gathered around several standing beehives in a lush, green outdoor setting. Yellow wildflowers are prominently featured in the foreground, partially blurred, while trees and vegetation are visible in the background. Some smoke is rising from the area near the hives, suggesting an inspection or maintenance activity.
A group of people wearing white protective suits and wide-brimmed hats are gathered around several standing beehives in a lush, green outdoor setting. Yellow wildflowers are prominently featured in the foreground, partially blurred, while trees and vegetation are visible in the background. Some smoke is rising from the area near the hives, suggesting an inspection or maintenance activity.

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