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'

Kids - 7 and under

Buzz, Flutter, Buzz - for Children under the age of 7 years. Draw and colour-in a picture of a bee, a butterfly and a bumblebee,

This is just for fun.

Click here for our 5-7y/o drawing sheet

Latest

BBKA Zoom Talks

'Comb Change - the Essentials' on Tuesday 21st May at 7.00pm
May

May is always a busy month! A spell of warmer weather may well result in colonies looking to swarm.
Honey Glazed Sesame Tofu

Savoury, hot, and sweet, this honey glazed tofu is speedy and delicious.
BBKA News Magazine

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

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

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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?