The Brighton and Lewes Division of the Sussex Beekeepers Association is open to all. We cover an area of Sussex ranging from Portslade in the west to Newhaven in  the east and as far north as Haywards Heath. Our membership consists of beginners, who are most welcome, as well as old-timers full of wisdom and help! We aim to promote the interest in beekeeping and provide ways and means of teaching the art as well as educate the wider public on all things bees.

There are about 18 meetings each year of which 12 or so are out-doors, visiting our own apiaries as well as those of members. During the winter there are six indoor meetings with talks, discussion and plenty of tea, coffee and good company. The Division has three out-apiaries. One nestles in the corner of a wood backing on to fields at Plumpton College, a second is tucked under the Downs in a copse, by Whitelands Pumping Station, and a third is located near Burgess Hill. Members of the Association manage these. They are important for teaching the science, art and craft of beekeeping as well helping our funds through the sale of honey produced during the year.

Beginners Corner - Varroa treatments.Beginners Corner - September

Our thanks to Sussex Community Foundation for the allocation of a Grassroots Grant, the Co-operative for a grant from their Community  Fund and Waitrose for their Community Funding. 

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