BBKA Honey Show Judges

For those of arranging a Honey Show and needing a Judge here is the link to the list of BBKA Show Judges

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National Honey Survey

We need all beekeepers to tell us about their honey harvest so we can monitor the story across the UK
Asian Hornet found in Ashford in Kent

An Asian Hornet has been found and captured in Ashford in Kent. This is the third confirmed sighting in 2019.
Shrewsbury School have kept bees in school since 1973!

A mini interview with the head beekeeper and school Science teacher, Sara Fletcher
Asian hornet Week 2019

This week is Asian hornet week. Click here to find more information about this invasive species and how to report it to the Government.

Swarm removal

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 beekeeping near you

Please scroll over our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
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Should I keep bees?

Keeping bees healthy and productive requires knowledge and skill. Beekeeping is made much easier by belonging to a local Beekeepers Association (BKA), where you should be given advice, tuition and support.
The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
Gardening for bees

With the National Pollinators Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.
Honey

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.
Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season
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