Media Pack

Latest Media Pack information for BBKA News Magazine

Editor, BBKA News: Mrs Anne Pike
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Deputy Editor, BBKA News: Dr Christine Knott
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Advertising Sales, BBKA News: Mrs Sally Carter
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Learning Online
Oakgrove School

The latest school to be awarded BBKA Beacon School status.
BBKA Learning Platform

Details of how to access our Online Learning Platform and what information is available.
Honeyed Apple and Hazelnut Galette

This recipe showcases British apples at their best and is a great alternative to the usual pies and crumbles.

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
Lecturers & Speakers

Enhance your meeting and extend your educational programme by booking a specialist beekeeping speaker. The specialisms of the speakers are listed within
Apiary Video

Have a look at a video of the National Beekeeping Centre
Fund Research

The BBKA welcome applications for University Research project funding. Applications for funds of approximately £5000 - £10,000 are invited.
Develop young beekeepers

BBKA works hard to raise the profile of beekeeping amongst young people through its schools programme and Junior certificates to ensure the next generation will be well equipped to do the important work we urgently need to continue
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

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

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?