BBKA welcomes it's first ever Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more
We are so proud of this beekeeping school. Have a watch to get seriously inspired! 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
The annual survey carried out by the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA ) to measure winter survival of honeybees shows that losses at 8.5% are at their lowest since the current survey programme was started in 2007/08. 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.
Our aim is to get bees in the curriculum onto the website for schools members to be able to enjoy in the next academic year, term 1.
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.
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
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
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