Develop young beekeepers

Junior Certificate

Our Junior Certificate promotes the knowledge of Apis Mellifera throughout the UK

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

This examination is intended to meet the requirements of schools, Scout and Guide groups together with those not qualified to enter for the Basic Assessment. Additionally, it is intended that the examination will reflect the candidates interest of apiculture and encourage them to go forward to the next examination, the Basic Assessment.

To apply for the assessment, complete the Application Form and send it with the Fee to your Area Examination Secretary or if an individual member, direct to the National Beekeeping Centre at Stoneleigh.

The Area Examination Secretary will organise the assessment and contact you with details.

International Meeting of Young Beekeepers

IMYB is a conference/competition held every year in different places across the world at which a team of three competitors and at least one team leader (adult) attend and take part in competitions helping to raise the profile of beekeeping everywhere.

Latest

Very successful BBKA stand at BBC Countryfile Live

The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) stand at BBC Countryfile Live show had more than 25,000 visitors over the 4 days of the event.
Beehives needed for exciting new study

The PoshBee study is looking at the exposure of honeybees to a range of chemicals and the impact it may have on their health. They are going to need 30 hives in two areas, Kent and Berkshire or Oxfordshire from next spring.
Asian Hornet Week

In preparation for the Asian Hornet Week, 10th - 16th September, all beekeepers, Asian Hornet Action Teams (AHAT) and local BKAs could prepare by being able to identify an Asian Hornet and reading the Asian Hornet Guidance Notes that are available on the BBKA website
Cheshire BKA wins fourth Gold Medal at RHS Tatton

Cheshire Beekeepers Association has won another gold for their planted stand at RHS Tatton taking their total to 4.

Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your association activities and extend your educational programme by booking a speaker.
Champion bees

We advise government on their Pollinators Strategy and our network of local beekeeping associations support their communities to improve the environment for honeybees and other pollinators
Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

Backed by our 25,000 strong Membership we sit on DEFRA Boards to represent the needs of beekeepers and honey bees to make sure we are top of the Government Agenda in Environmental capacities
Education and training

The BBKA runs series of Modules and Beekeeping courses that have been developed to standardise and raise the level of beekeeping across the UK
Research

Honeybees are under threat and feral colonies appear to be in decline. In order to understand why, we need to undertake scientific research. The BBKA supports both investigative and applied research projects

Adopt a Beehive

Honey bees need your help! Do you want to help honey bees without getting your hands sticky? Adopt A Beehive with the BBKA and you will be supporting vital research into honey bee health, and education into good bee husbandry. Read more