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'

Lecturers & Speakers

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

Tips for looking after your speakers:

Make contact with potential speakers well in advance, many are booked up to a year ahead.
Send your speaker a reminder a week or so before, with clear directions and map on how to find the venue.
Check your speaker's equipment needs.
If your speaker is travelling a long distance, be prepared to provide accommodation/ dinner costs.
Provide a parking space as close to the venue as possible.
Don't forget to send a note of thanks.

Disclaimer: “Our speakers are experienced beekeepers who offer their services as speakers about beekeeping. The BBKA does not and cannot endorse the offer of medical advice by any speaker.”

Speakers' Directory

Latest

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

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”.
Branch and Association Resources

Risk assessments, Long Service Certificate, Membership Number Reminder, Asian Hornet presentations etc
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.
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
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.
Media Pack

Advertising details and prices for BBKA News magazine, which has a print run of over 27,000 every month going out to all our beekeepers.

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
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?