British Beekeepers Association

Urgent Appeal to Write to your MP

Our Chair Anne Rowberry has made an urgent appeal to members to write to their MP supporting an amendment to the Environment Bill which would protect pollinators from pesticides. Read more
Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

NBU inspectors have been able to track hornets back to a nest in Ascot and destroy it. Read more
Winners of 2021 Photo Competition

Winners of the 2021 Photo Competition announced for all three categories. Read more
Schools & Community Engagement Officer

The BBKA currently has a vacancy for a Schools & Community Engagement Officer as part of our Education Project. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd November. Read more

Bees need you!

Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.

BBKA Gift Shop

How to find bee themed gifts, and books on beekeeping plus materials to help you pass bee exams

Becoming a Beekeeper

Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved?

Save the Bees

Honeybees face several threats from climate change to loss of forage to the use of pesticides and pests and diseases. We need your help to finance research into how we can combat these threats.

Donate

Apiary and Education

We need your help to turn the apiary at our headquarters in Stoneleigh into a demonstration centre where visitors learn about the magic of bees and all pollinators. Read more
Save the Bees

Honeybees face several threats from climate change to loss of forage to the use of pesticides and pests and diseases. We need your help to finance research into how we can combat these threats. Read more