BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more
Keeping bees healthy and productive requires knowledge and skill. Beekeeping is made much easier by belonging to a local Beekeepers Association (BKA), where you should be given advice, tuition and support. Read more
Asian hornet is a worrisome Invasive Species that will have a major impact on UK beekeeping should it become established here. Read more
Our latest: 'Queen Rearing' helps those looking to improve their skills and knowledge of queen-rearing, lessening the need to import queens from abroad which can increase the risk of spreading diseases. Read more
Bees are facing a number of problems in the UK. Here are some ideas to enable you to act to help in whatever way you can. 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
We are so proud of this beekeeping school. Have a watch to get seriously inspired! Read more
Research updates throughout the year. Appeals from researchers and partner organisations bulletin Read more
A HUGE thank you to McQueens for choosing us as their charity beneficiary for their honey bee themed celebration at Chelsea. Winner being announced on BBKA Facebook page right now! Read more
It's World Bee Day and the BBKA has renewed its call for people to plant for pollinators - we need that more than ever. Read more
Have space available to house a hive? Have good forage and plants you'd like to pollinate? Read more
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The English team at IMYB are newly selected each year at Stoneleigh HQ. We welcome any of our young members to come forward and take part! Read more
Information about Anaphylaxis Read more
BBKA Constitution Read more
BBKA Leaflets for pocket-guide Bee-Keeper learning information, and for shows. Read more
You may be wondering how Jersey beekeepers have worked out the distance they are from an Asian Hornet's nest by timing how long it takes a hornet to fly from bait to nest and back? Well it all goes back to elementary mathematics..... Read more
The first Asian Hornet of 2019 has been found and confirmed in Hampshire - this map will update any further sightings and shows you what has happened in the UK over the last 3 years. Read more
In preparation for the Asian Hornet Week, 10th - 16th September, all beekeepers, Asian Hornet Action Teams (AHAT) and local BKAs could prepare by being able to identify an Asian Hornet and reading the Asian Hornet Guidance Notes that are available on the BBKA website Read more
Bees should be in every school in the UK! That's our mission anyway. Can you help? Read more