Who we are?
About Us
The SBBKA are a group of like-minded individuals with a passion for bees and the art of beekeeping. We provide a safe space to ask questions, develop and learn among peers. Get to know a little about us and our members.
Richard Griffin
Chairman
A local businessman with a keen passion for people and bees, who better to head up our association?
Richard Stapling
Vice Chairman
Richard brings years of experience to the table and puts his energy into supporting the SBBKA and helping new members.
Gareth Keber
Secretary
Gareth dedicates his time to the smooth running of the association and ensuring meetings are arranged and organised effectively.
Ric Chapman
Web Developer
An IT professional with decades sat behind a screen, bees are the escape he needs. Takes care of the technical side of things, specifically the website.
Stuart Kilby
Finance & Membership
Ensuring that the end-to-end membership onboarding process runs smoothly for our new and existing members, taking the pain out of the joining process.
Sylvia Smith
Committee Member
Working closely with Stewart and ensuring all the financial requirements are strictly adhered to.
Bob Nitsch
Swarm Coordinator
A seasoned swarm coordinator with years of experience, Bob answers a significant number of calls whilst coordinating swarm volunteers through the summer.
Derek Withers
Assistant Social Media Co-ordinator
Derek is one of our association members who looks out for members at the committee level.
Tim Smith
Member
Tim is one of our association members who looks out for members at the committee level.
