Fundraisers

Shrewsbury School have kept bees in school since 1973!

A mini interview with the head beekeeper and school Science teacher, Sara Fletcher Read more

Honey Bee Friendly holiday parks throughout the UK

Have a look for your next UK holiday destination to see if they are Honey Bee Friendly! Read more

The Young Beekeepers

This lovely family are definitely Bee Heroes! Read more

My Beekeeping Diary

Wonderful account of a year in beekeeping from one of our young supporters! Read more

Heron Hill Apiary - Cumbria School

A project that has been running for 2 years and has got the whole school buzzing about bees. Read more

Brownie has raised £85.00 to help the honeybees

Rosie Edmundson, a 9 year old from Bewdley in Worcestershire, has raised the amazing sum of £85 to help the BBKA fund research into how to help honeybees. Read more

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Spring Convention Survey

Seeking views about BBKA Spring Convention 2021

2021 International Meeting of Young Beekeepers Cancelled

The 2021 International Meeting of young beekeepers which was due to take place in Slovenia has been cancelled. In the current pandemic, the organisers have decided that to ensure the wellbeing of participants the meeting cannot go ahead

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Swarm removal

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 beekeeping near You

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

Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure

Log in information

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? - books that will help

The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!

Gardening for bees

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

Honey

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.

Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season

Written exams

The written exams of the BBKA are known as modules. There are 7 modules covering a wide range of aspects of beekeeping.