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Bees & Beekeeping

Advice on how to become a beekeeper and what is involved.  Gardening for bees - advice on the best plants for bees and other pollinators.   Other interesting and fascinating facts about bees.

Becoming a Beekeeper

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? Read more

Published: 1st August, 2023

Updated: 14th November, 2023

Author: Erica Challis

Fascinating Facts about Honey Bees

Fascinating Facts about Honey Bees

Honey bees are remarkable insects in many different ways and here are just a few facts that help to make them so special. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Erica Challis

Gardening for bees

Gardening for bees

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

Published: 30th July, 2023

Updated: 25th August, 2023

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What's in the hive?

What's in the hive?

At the height of summer, a beehive contains a full colony of honey bees of three types; a queen, female worker bees and male drones. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2023

Updated: 25th August, 2023

Author: Diane Roberts

Honey

Honey

Find out the answer to your questions about honey. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2023

Updated: 25th August, 2023

Author: Deleted User

What other things do bees make besides honey?

What other things do bees make besides honey?

Honey bees make lots of products beside honey - some to feed their babies and their queen, some to provide them with snug homes and some to keep diseases out of the hive. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2023

Updated: 25th August, 2023

Author: Diane Roberts

Are Disabilities Barriers to Beekeeping?

Are Disabilities Barriers to Beekeeping?

Article by Zec Richardson, BBKA Direct Member, taken from September 2021 issue of BBKA News. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2023

Updated: 25th August, 2023

Author: Erica Challis

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  • Melomakarona

    Melomakarona

    These delicately spiced semolina biscuits are a Christmas staple in many Greek households. Hot from the oven they soak up an aromatic honey syrup resulting in a soft crumb that showcases the flavours of honey.

  • December In the Apiary 2023

    December In the Apiary 2023

    Karl Colyer, Cheshire BKA. Leave the bees alone. Winter as a selection tool. Looking and planning ahead.

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    BBKA Asian Hornet Documents

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  • Find Beekeeping Near You

    Find Beekeeping Near You

    Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.

  • Swarm Collection

    Swarm Collection

    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.

  • Find a local Swarm Collector

    Find a local Swarm Collector

    If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.

  • Honeybee Swarms

    Honeybee Swarms

    Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!

  • What bee is this?

    What bee is this?

    What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.

  • Learn the craft of beekeeping

    Learn the craft of beekeeping

    Find your local BBKA branch.

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    How many eyes does a bee have?

  • How do I become a beekeeper?

    How do I become a beekeeper?

    How do I become a beekeeper? Why you should join a local association? Where can I find out about courses?

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