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BBKA History

Past Presidents of the BBKA

Presidents are elected for two years at the Annual Delegates Meeting. Here are some memories from our recent past presidents. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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BBKA History - post war changes

BBKA History - post war changes

From the mid-1950s, the wartime boom in beekeeping went into decline until 2005 when a campaign to stop cuts in NBU inspector numbers. Further helped by the 'Smokers in Whitehall' presenting a petition with 143,000 signatures at 10 Downing Street. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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BBKA History - dealing with disease

BBKA History - dealing with disease

BBKA Experts: Dealing with Disease Part two of a series of articles about the history of the examinations and assessments of the BBKA by David Charles, Past President Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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BBKA History - Making of experts

BBKA History - Making of experts

BBKA History - Making of experts is an article in three parts by BBKA Past President David Charles. This short series covers the history of the examination and assessments of the BBKA. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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