Young Beekeepers

The BBKA works hard to raise the profile of beekeeping amongst young people.

Junior Certificate

Under 18 and want to test your beekeeping knowledge?

The Junior certificate consists of 4 elements:

10 minutes of questions
Examine a frame of bees; identifying the 3 kinds of bees i.e workers, drones and The Queen
Presenting a piece of creative homework related to bees
Present a beekeeping diary produced over a 6 week period

To enter, groups must be associated with their local beekeeping branch

Further information and copy of Syllabus

International Meeting of Young Beekeepers - IMYB

The IMYB is an annual event held in different countries. It gives young beekeepers the opportunity to meet, work and learn from fellow young beekeepers from almost 30 countries around the world. It is a life-changing trip for those selected to represent England and a great time is guaranteed!

Further information and details of previous events.

Latest

BBKA Zoom Talks

Next talk: 'Beekeepers' Question Time' Tuesday 17th September 2024
September

September is a turning point. It’s a time to slow down after a busy season and an opportunity to take stock and make those final winter preparations. By next month nature is largely in the driving seat!
Nigella’s Honeyed Tarte Tatin

"My Honeyed Tarte Tartin celebrates the gloriousness of British honey"; Nigella Lawson
Margaret Johnson

One of the founder members of Meridian Beekeepers' Association along with her husband Alan.

BBKA News Magazine

BBKA News is our member magazine with a circulation of more than 30,000 every month.
Examinations & Assessments

The BBKA work to raise the standards of beekeeping through a series of training courses and examinations.
Fund Research

The BBKA spends approximately £30,000 each year supporting bee-related research.
Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker.
Offer Land to Bees

Would you like a hive on your land to make use of the forage available? Go here to offer your site to local beekeepers
Position Statements

BBKA statements covering a variety of topics.
Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

Backed by our 28,000 strong membership we sit on DEFRA Boards to represent the needs of beekeepers and honey bees.
Schools

The BBKA provides information, support and resources for schools.

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.
Log in information
Identify & Report Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is an Asian Hornet together with details of how to report any potential sightings. Also, further information about how to monitor for Asian Hornet activity in your area.
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