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
Calling all local BBKA Branch Associations - we need your feedback! 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
BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more
Winners of the 2021 Photo Competition announced for all three categories. Read more
Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved? Read more
Advertising details and prices for BBKA News magazine, which has a print run of over 27,000 every month going out to all our beekeepers. Read more
Presentations for 2021 Asian hornet week Read more
Article by Zec Richardson, BBKA Direct Member, taken from September 2021 issue of BBKA News. Read more
We can now accept donations by text! Text BEES to 70490 to donate £5 to our Apiary & Education Appeal. Read more
The BBKA has created a special issue series for beekeepers of all levels. These are must reads for whatever stage of beekeeping you are currently at. Read more
With thanks to the presenters involved, the BBKA is delighted to bring you several of the presentations from the 2021 Spring Convention. Read more
On July 25th, the community of beekeepers lost a great man. Peter Little of Exmoor Bees and Beehives moved on to the great apiary in the sky. I met him several times and, of course, interviewed and photographed him for my book. Read more
Entries are now closed for our 2021 Photo Competition but watch out for the the winners who will be announed on 5th October. Read more
Did you know that the British Army is providing much-needed homes for several species of bees, some of which are Britain's most endangered native species? Read more
Members of staff based at the Stoneleigh Office. Read more
Article by Tim Lovett, BBKA Past President. Read more
What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them. Read more
Resources for Associations and Branches Risk assessments meeting minutes executive meeting minutes summary Read more
Recording of Asian hornet conference 2021 Read more
BBKA Leaflets for pocket-guide Bee-Keeper learning information, and for shows. Read more
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Contact list for Honey Show Judges Read more
Links to important beekeeping organisations. Read more
In response to requests for further information about making and selling wax wraps and lip balms Read more
Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker. The specialisms of the speakers are listed within Read more
Advanced Husbandry Assessment training courses 2021 Read more