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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

Latest

Government responds to Small Hive Beetle Petition

"We recognise the serious threat posed by small hive beetle. EU areas affected by this pest are not permitted to export to the UK. Strict controls apply to imports into the UK from other areas"
Reporting Varroa - April 2021

National bee unit statement - April 2021 - Reporting Varroa
Petition to stop importing honeybees

Please Sign our parliamentary petition to stop the importation of honeybees into GB from the EU via Northern Ireland -
Save the Bees

Honeybees face several threats from climate change to loss of forage to the use of pesticides and pests and diseases. We need your help to finance research into how we can combat these threats.

BBKA News Archive Update
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
Lip balm and wax wraps information

In response to requests for further information about making and selling wax wraps and lip balms
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.

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
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
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

We could all do more to plant our gardens 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
Written exams

The written exams of the BBKA are known as modules. There are 7 modules covering a wide range of aspects of beekeeping.