Members Area

Branch and association resources

Long Service Certificate - downloadable application form

BBKA Calendar of Events & Important Dates 2021

Summary reports of BBKA Trustee Meetings can be found on the Meetings & Reports page of BBKA EC and Office section.

Advanced Husbandry Assessment training courses 2021

Advanced Husbandry Assessment training courses 2021
Slides for Talks to Young People

One of our trustees has shared the slides she uses when she is doing a talk to young people.
Say no to the mow!

To help members promote positive actions for all pollinators we've created a few graphics and a press release to send to radio and local papers
AHW 2021 Press Release

The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is calling on the public not to be complacent about Asian Hornets

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.