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Bees in the News

Welcome to the latest news about honeybees!

25,000 Beekeepers Demand Govt Withdraw Neonic Licence

More than 25,000 beekeepers voted to demand that the government withdraw the neonic licence for sugar beet and allow no further breaches of the ban. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

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BBKA Very Disappointed by Neonic Derogation

BBKA Very Disappointed by Neonic Derogation

British Beekeepers Association is sending a letter to associations expressing extreme disappointment in the neonic licence issued by government for sugar beet & is urging all members to express their objections to a public consultation on pesticides. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

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BBKA News - Reader Survey

BBKA News - Reader Survey

BBKA News - Reader Survey on content, article balance and style. Read more

Published: 24th December, 2020

Updated: 21st January, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

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National Hive Count 2020

National Hive Count 2020

Please don't forget this year's Hive Count! Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Author: Julie Horbury

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November 2020 - NBU Starvation and Varroa Alert

November 2020 - NBU Starvation and Varroa Alert

The National Bee Unit says their inspectors across the UK are reporting some colonies of bees are becoming short of food and need feeding Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

Author: Julie Horbury

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Winners of Photo Competition Announced

Winners of Photo Competition Announced

The winners of the Photo Competition we ran in the BBKA's Asian Hornet Week in September have been announced. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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2021 International Meeting of Young Beekeepers Cancelled

2021 International Meeting of Young Beekeepers Cancelled

The 2021 International Meeting of young beekeepers which was due to take place in Slovenia has been cancelled. In the current pandemic, the organisers have decided that to ensure the wellbeing of participants the meeting cannot go ahead Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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March 2021 Exam News

March 2021 Exam News

Exam Board statement about March 2021 Exams Read more

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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Healthy Bee Plan for next 10 years published

Healthy Bee Plan for next 10 years published

Defra, Welsh Government and the National Bee Unit have worked with stakeholders including the British Beekeepers Association to produce the next ten year's of the Healthy Bee Plan. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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2020 BBKA Honey Survey is LIVE!

2020 BBKA Honey Survey is LIVE!

The 2020 BBKA Honey Survey is ready for your answers. Just click the link: https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=160092551774 Read more

Published: 25th September, 2020

Updated: 25th November, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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BBKA Chair Anne Rowberry says Thanks for Successful Asian Hornet Week

BBKA Chair Anne Rowberry says Thanks for Successful Asian Hornet Week

BBKA Chair Anne Rowberry says thanks for a successful Asian Hornet Week in which we liaised with the NBU to give out lots of information on how to spot these non-native insects. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2020

Updated: 24th September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Honey research after the Notre Dame cathedral fire

Honey research after the Notre Dame cathedral fire

The fire at Notre Dame attracted a lot of attention, and concern about the building and the bees. Research following the lead rain after the Notre Dame cathedral fire shows how honey bee colonies map this contamination Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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Gosport Asian Hornet Nest Located & Destroyed

Gosport Asian Hornet Nest Located & Destroyed

The Gosport Asian Hornets were the first confirmed in 2020 and their nest has been located and destroyed. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 25th November, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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First Asian Hornet of 2020

First Asian Hornet of 2020

The first Asian Hornet of 2020 has been confirmed in Gosport in Hampshire. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2020

Updated: 24th September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Veterinary Medicines Warning

Veterinary Medicines Warning

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is warning beekeepers to use veterinary medicines safely, effectively and legally. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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November Exams Cancelled

November Exams Cancelled

We have taken the difficult decision to cancel the BBKA assessments for the remaining part of 2020 due to the global outbreak of Covid-19. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Winter Survival Survey shows Higher Losses winter 2019

Winter Survival Survey shows Higher Losses winter 2019

The latest survey from the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) shows higher losses of 17.3% of colonies compared to last year when losses were 9%. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Queen Rearing Courses are a Hit

Queen Rearing Courses are a Hit

The BBKA introduced Queen Rearing Courses last year to encourage people to breed their own queens. Now surveys show high satisfaction with the knowledge they gained. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Unconfirmed sighting of Asian Hornet on UK Mainland

Unconfirmed sighting of Asian Hornet on UK Mainland

A small nest of hornets in an outbuilding in Monmouthshire has been destroyed. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 7th June, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Honey for Hospitals!

Honey for Hospitals!

The Chair of East Devon Beekeepers Association had to have treatment at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and came up with the idea of giving honey to the staff. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20

Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20

The BBKA's Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20 is on the website. Gives us all a picture of your winter losses and why and takes just a few minutes to complete. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2020

Updated: 16th May, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Bee Exams CANCELLED!

Bee Exams CANCELLED!

URGENT UPDATE! The BBKA Exam Board has decided to cancel all bee exams until further notice. This means that the exams on March 21st WILL NOT TAKE PLACE. Applications and exam fees will be honoured up until March 2021. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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First Asian Hornet Conference Held

First Asian Hornet Conference Held

The BBKA’s first Asian hornet conference was held on Saturday 8th February 2020 at Myton school in Warwick. Anne Rowberry, chair of the BBKA organised the event. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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Calendar from National Bee Supplies helps BBKA

Calendar from National Bee Supplies helps BBKA

A calendar from National Bee Supplies is raising money for the BBKA and may be the perfect Christmas gift for someone you love. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

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