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'

Learn the craft of beekeeping

Learn how to become a beekeeper

In order to learn the craft of beekeeping the best way is to find a branch near to your home. Your local branch will be able to discuss costs of beekeeping and offer further advice on how to get started. Most branches offer 'taster days' and also run an 'Introduction to Beekeeping' course.

Please see here to find your most local branch

Further information is available on the following pages:

https://www.bbka.org.uk/how-do-i-become-a-beekeeper
https://www.bbka.org.uk/becoming-a-beekeeper

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Melomakarona

These delicately spiced semolina biscuits are a Christmas staple in many Greek households. Hot from the oven they soak up an aromatic honey syrup resulting in a soft crumb that showcases the flavours of honey.
December In the Apiary 2023

Karl Colyer, Cheshire BKA. Leave the bees alone. Winter as a selection tool. Looking and planning ahead.
BBKA Asian Hornet Documents
BBKA Asian Hornet Artwork

BBKA Learning Platform

Details of how to access our Online Learning Platform and what information is available.
Examinations & Assessments

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

Resources to help you learn about bees and beekeeping,
Correspondence courses

Correspondence courses are a form of distance learning enabling you to study beekeeping while working at your own pace.
BBKA Talks

This page lists recorded talks on a variety of subjects.

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.
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