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Letter to Members from the BBKA President

BBKA President Margaret Wilson writes a monthly letter to members. Margaret started writing Positive Thinking as she felt members needed to hear positive things about the BBKA.
The most recent is listed below available to download and read.

February 2021

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Army has a New Hive of Activity

Did you know that the British Army is providing much-needed homes for several species of bees, some of which are Britain's most endangered native species?
Office Staff

Members of staff based at the Stoneleigh Office.
The National Honey Show 2021

There are a number of new junior classes for the 2021 National Honey Show.
Bees Needs Week

Bees Needs Week is an annual event coordinated by Defra to raise awareness of bees and other pollinators.

Lip balm and wax wraps information

In response to requests for further information about making and selling wax wraps and lip balms
Practical Assessments News

Updated information about the BBKA Practical Assessments from the Exam board
March 2021 Exam News

Exam Board statement about March 2021 Exams
New Exam Board Secretary

Introducing the new BBKA Exam secretary...
BBKA YouTube Practical beekeeping Videos

The BBKA have a YouTube Channel available where there is a playlist dedicated to practical beekeeping videos. These are short clips designed to explain and help you with your beekeeping.
Remembering

On this page we remember beekeepers who have made a difference.
BBKA Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic

BBKA statement that tells you that you CAN visit your out apiaries during the current strict lockdown because Defra say bees are livestock and like farmers you are expected to keep your livestock healthy.
30 NGOs including BBKA send Pollinator letter to European Commission

30 non governmental organisations including the British Beekeepers Association have sent a letter to the European Commission asking for urgent action to address the dreadful decline in bees and other pollinators.
Guidance for Schools Membership

Please see the current advice on Schools Membership. We want you to forge relationships with local schools in whichever way you choose. Here you will see what is offered from HQ to support you on your way.
Free access to Bees in the Curriculum

Free access to the Bees in the curriculum materials

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
Log in information
What bee is this?

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

A collection of photos of honeybee swarms. Some photos of beautiful honeybees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help the public recognise honeybee swarms and then use the swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honeybees!
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? - books that will help
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
The Asian Hornet

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