Mid Cheshire Beekeepers (MCBK) is one of five branches in the Cheshire Beekeeping Association (CBKA), the others being North Cheshire, South Cheshire, Wirral and Stockport. Established in 2012, MCBK is the youngest CBKA branch and now has around one hundred members, many of whom have just started beekeeping.
We aim to promote the craft of beekeeping and increase public awareness of the importance of honeybees and other pollinating insects to our well-being and existence. To this end we provide training and mentoring for new beekeepers, hold meetings on a range of subjects for both novice and experienced beekeepers, host apiary visits, organise stands at various shows throughout the county, and give talks to schools and local community organisations.
If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper, please come along to any of our branch meetings listed on the Events page of this website where you will be most welcome. If you wish to join MCBK then please download and complete the membership form shown on the About Us page of this website.
World Bee Day 2026
World Bee Day, which was established by the United Nations in 2017, will be celebrated globally on 20th May 2026
to highlight the vital role which bees and other pollinators play in sustaining ecosystems, food security and
human well-being.
The theme this year is “Bee Together for People and the Planet – A partnership that sustains us all”
Bees are critical pollinators supporting nearly 75% of global food crops including fruit vegetables and nuts and
World Bee Day encourages global action to protect pollinators, promote sustainable agriculture and
support beekeepers.
Please see the Events Page of this website for details of our forthcoming Branch Meetings.