Spring Convention

Spring Convention Research Poster Awards

BBKA Spring Convention Research Poster Awards Read more

A full list of all recorded presentations from the BBKA Spring Conventions 2020 - 2025 Read more

The BBKA Spring Convention is an annual event. Recent past programmes are available to download and enjoy! Read more

World Bee Day

Celebrated each year on 20th May.
Dancing Bees

Honey bee dances are amongst the most fascinating aspects of their complex behaviour.
Swarm Collection

Information to help identify what type of bees you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help with swarms of honey bees.
Golden Honey Braid

Inspired by the giant pillowy poppyseed-topped loaves my dad used to bring home from a now long-gone Polish bakery in a nearby village, this loaf is my attempt to recreate that childhood memory

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.
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.
Identify & Report Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is a 'Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet' and details of how to report any sightings.
Log in information
What bee is this?
Bees in Buildings

Information to help those who find themselves with a honey bee colony which has set up home in the structure of a building.
Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
Becoming a Beekeeper

Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved?
Identification

Information to help identify what type of bee you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help if they are honey bees.
Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Sightings and Incursion Map

Details of sightings with an incursion map.