Bees are a vital instrument in our global food security. Honey is a wonderful natural resource and beekeepers are generally speaking very well balanced and calm people... 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
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
This year the BBKA is conducting the annual winter colony survival survey online and would like to invite all members to take part. 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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Assessment was a great success and the team has been chosen! 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
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 UK is on high alert in 2019 after the first discoveries of Asian Hornet nests taking place in 2018. Here are all the details of sightings 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
Our aim is to get bees in the curriculum onto the website for schools members to be able to enjoy in the next academic year, term 1. Read more
The International Meeting of Young Beekeepers (IMYB) took place in France at the beginning of July, here is an overview to inspire any youngsters thinking of applying next year. Read more