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  • Jimmy Doherty

    BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more

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These are our charity patrons. Click on each story to find details of their backgrounds and why they support us. 

Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers

Whoever is the current Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers is patron of the British Beekeepers Association. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2019

Author: Diane Roberts

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Jimmy Doherty

BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2019

Updated: 22nd October, 2019

Author: Claire Hartry

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