Come join us at Truro School in the Burrell Theatre on October 17, 2026, starting at 9:25am for a day filled with all things bees! Doors open at 08:30 for registration, trade stands and refreshments.Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in these fascinating creatures. From just £16 you can learn from experienced beekeepers, discover the latest research and trends in beekeeping and connect with fellow enthusiasts. We welcome beekeepers from across the South West and further afield!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and passion for bees. Join us for a day of learning, new ideas and beekeeping camaraderie!We look forward to seeing you

Our speakersWe are delighted to welcome our National Bee Unit, Regional Bee Inspector, Annabel Lewis, as our first speaker, and she will update on South West bee issues and threats, whilst Rhona Toft of the Foragers Bee & Honey Company will share her experience of building treatment free, varroa resistant colonies and how they are managed. Our final speaker will be Lynne Ingram, aMaster Beekeeper and holder of the prestigious National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB). She is the chair of the 

Honey Authentication Network UK andwill tell us the latest information available on fraud inside the world of honey.

You will find a choice of practical workshops focussing on using our delicious honey. With Richard Toft of the Foragers Bee & Honey Company on the mysteries of making mead (and may be trying a drop too!) and Rachel de Thamble from River Cottage will be showing us how to use honey and wax to make delicious things like blackberry honey soda, bees wax fermented fruits and honey fermented quince marmade. Master Beekeeper, Sean Stephenson will be explaining how queen rearing can be simply done in the home or association apiary and telling us why we should be breeding our own queens. Rhona Toft will inspire you to choose plants to keep our bees busy throughout the season.

There is no extra charge for the workshops but please choose, in the ticketing section, either Workshop 1 or 2 for the morning session and either Workshop 3 or 4 for the afternoon session, so that we have an idea of numbers to allocate rooms.

There will be a raffle with lots of lovely prizes donated by our supporters and you can browse the trade stands which will include, your local National Bee Unit officers, a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet awareness stand and our long-standing supporters, BBWear and Northern Bee Books. More to follow!

**NEW THIS YEAR!!**

** Free entry for all Junior beekeepers under 18 if accompanied, at all times, by a paying adult. Thorne Beekeeping Supplies have kindly donated a gift for each Junior too! To order a pasty for a junior, please email us: cornishbeekeepersconference@gmail.com

** A welcome pack and discount from Thorne Beekeeping Supplies for all beginners who have or are completing a local Beekeeping Association or recognised training course. To claim your pack email us: cornishbeekeepersconference@gmail.com

Please book early as tickets will be in demand this year! Choose an admission ticket which includes the pasty type that you want (£22) or just a general admission ticket (£16) and bring your own refreshments. Book here http://bit.ly/4yeFeRv or use the QR code

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

In this month’s magazine:

• From the President
• Royal Cornwall Show – Co-ordinator needed.
• Callington Honey Fair – classes and rules, and bad weather mitigation
• Upcoming events –Truro Convention, and how to get tickets
• Trustees meeting
• NBU Bee Health Day
• Good advice from a grumpy beekeeper
• Children’s bee suits for hire
• Around the Branches
• Things to do this month
• Equipment for sale and locations available
• …and the other regular features.

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

In this month’s magazine:

• From the President
• Royal Cornwall Show – Co-ordinator needed.
• Royal Cornwall Show – Looking back
• Save the date – Callington Honey Fair
• Upcoming events –Truro Convention
• Children’s bee suits for hire
• Around the Branches
• Things to do this month
• Equipment for sale and locations available
• …and the other regular features.

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Penny Forsyth, June 2026

Click on the link for a PDF of the full results (opens on new tab)
Honey Show 2026 Awards

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

• In this month’s magazine:
• From the President
• Royal Cornwall Show – Co-ordinator needed.
• Royal Cornwall Show – It’s Showtime!
• Upcoming events – Beeh Health Day, Truro Convention
• The Mt Edgecumbe story – ten years on
• Courses and training
• Children’s bee suits for hire
• Around the Branches
• Things to do this month
• Equipment for sale and locations available
• …and the other regular features.

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

In this month’s magazine:

• From the President
• Board of Trustees meeting
• Royal Cornwall Show – Co-ordinator needed.
• Royal Cornwall Show – tips on preparing exhibits
• Upcoming events – BBKA May talk, Royal Cornwall Show, Truro Convention
• Courses and training
• Children’s bee suits for hire
• Around the Branches
• Things to do this month
• Equipment for sale and locations available
• …and the other regular features.

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

In this month’s magazine:

• From the President and the Chairman
• Vacancy – Safeguarding Officer
• Upcoming events – Royal Cornwall Show, Spring Convention and Truro Convention
• Annual General Meeting – awards and recognitions.
• The Thousand Year Trust.
• Courses and training
• Children’s bee suits for hire
• Farm and Country Discovery days
• Around the Groups
• Things to do this month
• Equipment for sale and locations available
• …and the other regular features.

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Gearing up again to the Royal Cornwall Show, the links below open up this years show schedule rules and exhibition entry form.

For honey sales guidance and entry form

Click here for Royal Cornwall Show honey sales form

Click here for Royal Cornwall Show sales form and guidance for seller

For show exhibitors

Click here for the Show Schedule

Click here for the Entry Form

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

In this month’s magazine:

• From the President
• Annual General Meeting – Programme and Background
• Vacancy – Safeguarding Officer
• Upcoming events – Royal Cornwall Show, Spring Convention and Truro Convention
• Courses and training
• Children’s bee suits for hire
• Around the Groups
• Things to do this month
• Equipment for sale and locations available
• …and the other regular features.

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It’s full of news from around the Association and is delivered to every member.

If you’re not a beekeeping member, but are  interested and would like a copy, why not join as a Local Member? See Membership for details, click here.

In this month’s magazine

From the President

Vacancy – Safeguarding Officer

Upcoming events –Winter lectures in Somerset and Shropshire

Courses and training

CBKA Council Meeting and BBKA Area Delegate’s Meeting

YLH Update, including a summary of the Somerset Conference

Children’s bee suits for hire

Around the Groups

Things to do this month

Equipment for sale and locations available

…and the other regular features.

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