Beekeepers

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
Select from the additional menu bar above the banner image.

If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

Compliance

Documentation for the ADM 13th January 2024 at 9.30am:

The ADM 2023 Delegate Pack is available to download from the bbkanews.com website. The ADM 2024 Delegate Pack will be available 17th November 2023.

The username is your BBKA membership number eg 93.10.1234 and the password is your postcode. From the drop down menu 'Select Publication' choose: BBKA Documents. If you wish to download the documents there is a 'Download as PDF' button in the top RH corner of the screen.

The link to view the 2024 meeting on You Tube will be live at 9.00am 13-1-24.

Delegate Nomination Form

Proposition to ADM 2024 Form

Examinations Board Member Nomination Form

Trustee Nomination Form Please read this guidance

President Nomination Form

BBKA Constitution

The British Beekeepers' Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the charity registration number of 1185343. A copy of the constitution is available to download from bbkanews.com website.

The username is your BBKA membership number eg 93.10.1234 and the password is your postcode. From the drop down menu 'Select Publication' choose: BBKA Documents. If you wish to download the documents there is a 'Download as PDF' button in the top RH corner of the screen.

Policies and Procedure

Safeguarding policy and procedures - download

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy - download

Whistleblowing - download

Meetings

BBKA Calendar of Events & Important Dates: 2023 v6

Latest

Melomakarona

These delicately spiced semolina biscuits are a Christmas staple in many Greek households. Hot from the oven they soak up an aromatic honey syrup resulting in a soft crumb that showcases the flavours of honey.
December In the Apiary 2023

Karl Colyer, Cheshire BKA. Leave the bees alone. Winter as a selection tool. Looking and planning ahead.
BBKA Asian Hornet Documents
BBKA Asian Hornet Artwork

Who We Are

BBKA is a membership organisation with specific objectives as a charity.

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
Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
How many eyes does a bee have?
How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? Why you should join a local association? Where can I find out about courses?