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. Read more
Calling all local BBKA Branch Associations - we need your feedback! Read more
Bees are livestock and must be tended says BBKA chair Anne Rowberry who is working with Defra. See latest statement here. Read more
BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more
World Bee Day is celebrated every year on the 20th May. It is a day when beekeepers raise awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping, and inform the public of beekeeping events where they can learn more about bees! Read more
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How your generous donations have enabled us to develop an educational visitor centre for schools and community groups Read more
Despite uncertainties relating to Covid, the 2022 Spring Convention at Harper Adams University in Shropshire proved popular Read more
Details of our current appeals and how to support us. Read more
Details of courses and events organised by BBKA Associations. Read more
Please contact us to list your beekeeping association events here! Read more
Primary school on the outskirts of Huddersfield town centre. Read more
Primary School based in Cumbria. Read more
Would you like a hive on your land to make use of the forage available? Go here to offer your site to local beekeepers Read more
What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them. Read more