We currently use our Apiary only 10 - 12 days maximum throughout the year to conduct beekeeping exams and assessments. Our aim is to turn it into a fee free visitor centre to teach as many people as possible about the magic of bees and pollinators. Read more
Asian hornet is a worrisome Invasive Species that will have a major impact on UK beekeeping should it become established here. Read more
Our latest: 'Queen Rearing' helps those looking to improve their skills and knowledge of queen-rearing, lessening the need to import queens from abroad which can increase the risk of spreading diseases. Read more
BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more
With the National Pollinators Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.
Bees should be in every school in the UK! That's our mission anyway. Can you help?
Beekeepers are often approached about winged, flying creatures, especially in the spring and summer period, when they are their most active simply working and are no cause for alarm. We can only help if they are honeybees.
Bees are facing a number of problems in the UK. Here are some ideas to enable you to act to help in whatever way you can.
Become a citizen scientist and learn how to identify this invasive species that is a threat to UK honeybees Read more
SEE YOU AT THE BBKA SPRING CONVENTION 3,4,5 APRIL 2020 Read more
One of the world's most famous shopping destinations in London, Carnaby Street will be renamed Carnabee Street for Bees Needs Week this year 8-14 July on now! Read more
The first Asian Hornet of 2019 on UK mainland has been found in New Milton in Hampshire close to the New Forest. Read more
Children at Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal, Cumbria are delighted to be winners of a 'Year of Green Action' award from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Read more