Spring Convention 15-18 April 2021

Spring Convention 2021 has now ended, but the keynote address by Dr David Aston is still available below. Other presentations will also be available here over coming months

Keynote address BBKA Spring Convention 2021: Tipping Points and Perceptions

Keynote address by Dr David Aston for BBKA Spring Convention 2021: Tipping Points and Perceptions Read more

BBKA Spring Convention 2021 Programme

BBKA Spring Convention 2021 Programme Read more

Past Spring Convention Programmes

The BBKA Spring Convention is an annual event. The past programmes are available to download and enjoy! Read more

What the beekeepers say - 2019

BBKA Spring Convention attracts hundreds of visitors each year. We try and get meaningful feedback and here is some straight from the beekeepers mouths. Read more

Prof Tom Seeley Spring Convention videos

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

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Army has a New Hive of Activity

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?
Office Staff

Members of staff based at the Stoneleigh Office.
The National Honey Show 2021

There are a number of new junior classes for the 2021 National Honey Show.
Bees Needs Week

Bees Needs Week is an annual event coordinated by Defra to raise awareness of bees and other pollinators.

Swarm removal

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.
Find beekeeping near You

Please scroll over our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
Log in information
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Honeybee Swarms

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!
How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? - Why you should join a local association? - Where can I find out about courses? - books that will help
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
Honey

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.