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

Branch and Association Resources

If you have forgotten your membership number please use this link to receive a reminder.

Bee Diseases Insurance click through

Long Service Certificate - downloadable application form

Swarm Collectors Protocol

BBKA Calendar of Events & Important Dates - click through

Risk assessments for use of an observation hive and a training apiary can now be found on the BBKA Learning Portal: https://learning.bbka.org.uk/

Asian hornet documents

AHT Online Assessment - flowchart

Asian hornet teams

Presentations by Andrew Durham for use by members and Associations only:

Asian Hornet The Beekeepers' Guide - Integrated Control in the Apiary
Asian Hornet Beekeepers Guide - The Hornet & The Honey Bee
Asian Hornet Beekeepers Guide - Integrated Control in the Area Around the Apiary
Asian Hornet Beekeepers Guide - The Electric Harp

Document containing links to useful websites and further Asian Hornet information.

Dates and information of BBKA Trustee Meetings can be found in Compliance.

Latest

Learning Online
Oakgrove School

The latest school to be awarded BBKA Beacon School status.
BBKA Learning Platform

Details of how to access our Online Learning Platform and what information is available.
Honeyed Apple and Hazelnut Galette

This recipe showcases British apples at their best and is a great alternative to the usual pies and crumbles.

Sustainability in Beekeeping

At the 2023 ADM a proposition was passed requiring the BBKA to “seek to encourage the development of sustainability in all aspects of beekeeping”.
Downloadable Resources

Honey campaign resources for use by Area Associations.
School Visit Resources

Resources and information for use by Associations and Branches who visit schools and other community groups to talk about honey bees.
BBKA QR Codes

Documents to print and use at shows and events so members of the public can easily access relevant information on BBKA website.
Medicine Administration Record

Template for recording the purchase, administration and disposal of medicines.
Natasha's Law and Honey

Information about Natasha's Law
Authorised Bee Medicines

Information on how to find the most up to date list of authorised Bee Medicines from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
BBKA Prize Card Templates

Templates to download for use at Honey Shows.
Swarm Checklist

Excellent flowchart with information for dealing with swarm calls kindly provided by BeeCraft.
BBKA Leaflets

BBKA Leaflets for pocket-guide Beekeeper learning information and for shows.

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.
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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?