Beekeeping Courses & Events

at the Autumn Show & Horse Trials 21st & 22nd September 2024
South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL.

20 Classes, Cash Prizes and Trophies to be won.

If you wish to have your course/event listed here then please email the details to: [email protected]

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IMYB - 2024

The BBKA team for 2024 has been chosen following the recent selection day. The team will be travelling to Dubai in December.
BBKA joins the European Beekeeping Association

This provides a good opportunity for the BBKA to work alongside its counterparts on areas of mutual interest.
Swarm Collection
Celebrating 150 Years!

The British Beekeepers’ Association is thrilled and delighted to celebrate 150 years in 2024!

BBKA Zoom Talks

Next talk: "Preparing for Winter" on Tuesday 20th August 2024
BBKA Spring Convention 2024

Held at Harper Adams University, Shropshire TF10 8NB 12th – 14th April 2024
Plan your BBKA Spring Convention

Programme Available Now!
World Bee Day Events

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!
British Bee Veterinary Association Webinars

Detaila of BBVA Webinars being held during April 2022.
Prof. Dr. Robert Paxton Lecture

Link now available to watch a recording of this lecture. Viruses are killing our bees: this 'zoom' lecture is an insight into the way they affect bees and the research that has shown their impact on our colonies.

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

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.
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.
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!
What bee is this?

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

Find your local BBKA branch.
Log in information
Identify & Report Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is an Asian Hornet together with details of how to report any potential sightings. Also, further information about how to monitor for Asian Hornet activity in your area.
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