Tuesday 23rd April 2024 7.00pm: a BBKA zoom event on swarming. Read more
Media Support and Tips for AHAT Teams, Tuesday 30th April 2024, 6.00pm Read more
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Halfway between a tea loaf and soda bread, this anytime treat suits a chilly April morning or a warm spring afternoon. Read more
Evenings are getting longer and another season is underway, but the weather can be very variable this month. Read more
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. Read more
Details of recent sightings together with an incursion map. Updated 23.03.24. Read more
Losses can be high this month. Stores can become depleted if left unchecked. Winter bees are increasingly dying off now and are, hopefully, being replaced. Read more
This lightly sweet granola, rich with olive oil and crunchy nuts, is divine. With only honey as a sweetener, it has a looser texture than versions containing a lot of sugar. Read more
Julian was a long-standing member of the Sutton Coldfield & North Birmingham Branch and a valued and multi-talented member of the Warwickshire Association. Read more
Spring Convention Stop Press The latest news from BBKA's Spring Convention 2024! Read more
The British Beekeepers’ Association is thrilled and delighted to celebrate 150 years in 2024! Read more
Not a lot has changed since January except that the queen is likely to be laying again now. The brood area can be small although this can vary with the harshness of the winter and your location. Read more
These intense chocolates are made with a base of coconut oil and toasted almonds. Light use of honey means they are not overly sweet and they lend themselves to various flavour additions. Read more
The BBKA is calling on the public to help fight a major threat to honey bees and other pollinators - Asian hornets! Read more