The Examination Board is responsible for the examinations framework of the BBKA and for setting written and practical examinations in support of the BBKA's desire to educate and set standards for beekeepers. Application form here. Read more
Thank you for your application to join the BBKA as a direct member. Read more
Thank you for joining the BBKA as a direct member Read more
How to become a member of the BBKA Read more
If you need books, BBKA special editions or memory sticks about courses please go to BBKA Resources to buy them Read more
Course in all levels of beekeeping Read more
Modules 1-3 5-8 Past Exam Papers Read more
The Basic Assessment Exam can now be paid for online. Please follow page links to find out more. Read more
If you are based in mainland Europe or overseas (outside of Europe) you can still become a BBKA Individual Member. Follow page links to register. Read more
Our new online gift shop, hosted by Dobies, has over 150 bee related products to help you find the perfect gift for yourself or a friend. Read more
The BBKA supports the Posh Bee Project which aims to determine the effects of chemicals on the health of honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees Read more
The BBKA Spring Convention is an annual event. The past programmes are available to download and enjoy! Read more
A collection of photos of honeybee swarms. Some photos of beautiful honeybees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help the public recognise honeybee swarms and then use the swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honeybees! Read more
This page will have a new question every month. Bookmark this page and come back regularly to take part in our questions 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
Honey recipes for you to try out! Why not share your photos with us of your attempts at these recipes. Read more
What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them. Read more
A page explaining about the exercise AHT team members are required to take to check that they have the skills to ID Asian hornets and know what they are legally allowed to do. Read more
Bees are livestock and must be tended says BBKA chair Anne Rowberry who is working with Defra. See latest statement here. Read more
The swarm collection service will still operate during the pandemic. You must take account though of social distancing. Read more
The BBKA office is offering a much-reduced service due to the Covid -19 pandemic. For more information click here. Read more
Many of you have asked for videos of the lectures you would have seen at the Spring Convention. Prof Tom Seeley has sent three, they have all been sponsored by C.B. Dennis Trust & Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers. Read more
Social distancing guidelines and ideas and support for Area Associations and branches during the Coronavirus Pandemic Read more
BBKA statement that tells you that you CAN visit your out apiaries during the current strict lockdown because Defra say bees are livestock and like farmers you are expected to keep your livestock healthy. Read more
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