BBKA FAQ - Common E-mail Enquires Received by BBKA Headquarters

I have a swarm of bees under my shed, can you send a beekeeper round to collect them?

The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) doesn’t directly offer a swarm collecting service. Some of our local member association or individual beekeepers may collect honeybee swarms if contacted. This might be Bumblebees make sure you have identified them correctly by visiting our Swarm Help page.

I want to keep bees on an allotment is this possible?

Yes, many of our members keep bees on allotments. The BBKA has produce a downloadable leaflet to help you keep bees safely on allotments. See Members Area/ Misc Downloads.

I’m worried that several abandoned hives near my own apiary could be diseased, can anything be done?

Yes, in response to a number of questions about hive ownership and how to deal with apparently abandoned hives the BBKA have produced a downloadable leaflet. See Members Area/misc downloads.

I wish to make short film to promote beekeeping for a television company, can the BBKA help?

Yes, contact our Hon Press Officer. See our News page for contact details.

I have purchased BBKA past examination papers and have not received them, was my order lost?

No, these are downloads only. The shopping cart would have sent you an email giving details of where to download from. Check your SPAM folders if you didn't get the email, failing this contact the Webmaster for assistance.

I purchased tickets for the Spring Convention online and was not able to print the Google Checkout receipt, later I received a second email which said my order was shipped, I'm confused what should I do?

You will receive two e-mails from Google Checkout for each transaction, 1. Transaction successful, (2. Goods shipped - this might confuse you as we are not shipping convention tickets – This is due to the limitation of Google Checkout which is designed for selling tangible goods). Print either receipt as proof of purchase and is your ticket. For all enquiries about online ticket sales contact the webmaster using the Contact Form.

I want to register to use the BBKA Discussion Forums but get an error about my user name, what I'm I doing wrong?

The webmaster has written some basic instructions, you can download them if you have access to the Members' Area Instructions for Registering on the BBKA Discussion Forum.

I didn't get my BBKA Membership Card with the April 2008 issue of BBKA News as in previous years, when will I get it?

The 2008 Membership Cards was sent out with the June issue of BBKA News.

Can I join the BBKA?

If you are a member of one of our Member Associations you are already an indirect member of the BBKA.
Yes. as an individual you can join the BBKA. See Membership Application.

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