Who we are?
About Us
The SBBKA is 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?
Angela Adams
Vice Chairman
Angela is our education and training officer to assist those wanting to take on their BBKA qualifications.
Chris Banks
Secretary
Chris keeps members informed through newsletters and social media, organises the SBBKA Committee, books meetings and speakers.
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.
Lesley Nicholls
Committee Member
Lesley brings tech expertise to the Committee including development of the website.
Andy Massie
Swarm Coordinator
If you have rather more than a bee in your bonnet, or indeed anywhere else, (apart from chimneys and walls or inaccessible high trees) and need help removing them, Andy co-ordinates our volunteer swarm collectors
Derek Withers
Assistant Social Media Co-ordinator
Derek is one of our association members who looks out for members at the committee level.