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BBKA History

Information covering the history of the British Beekeepers' Association.

The History of the British Beekeepers’ Association

The History of the British Beekeepers’ Association

History of the BBKA from 1874 up to 2011. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2022

Updated: 28th September, 2022

Author: Erica Challis

Past Presidents of the BBKA

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: 1st August, 2022

Updated: 28th September, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

The National Bee Centre was opened by HRH Duke of Edinburgh on 5th July 2000 Read more

Published: 12th April, 2021

Updated: 18th April, 2021

Author: diane drinkwater

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: 1st December, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

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

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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  • Find Beekeeping Near You

    Find Beekeeping Near You

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

  • Swarm Collection

    Swarm Collection

    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.

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    Find a local Swarm Collector

    If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.

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    Honeybee Swarms

    Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!

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

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    Learn the craft of beekeeping

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