Jimmy Doherty

BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more

Our Patrons

These are our charity patrons. Click on each story to find details of their backgrounds and why they support us.

Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers

Whoever is the current Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers is patron of the British Beekeepers Association. Read more

Jimmy Doherty

BBKA welcomes it's newest Patron, Jimmy Doherty. Read more

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Professor Ian Gibson PhD

Article by Tim Lovett, BBKA Past President.
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
Swarm removal

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.
Branch and association resources

Resources for Associations and Branches Risk assessments meeting minutes executive meeting minutes summary

Swarm removal

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 beekeeping near You

Please scroll over our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
Log in information
Honeybee Swarms

A collection of photos of honeybee swarms. Some photos of beautiful honeybees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help the public recognise honeybee swarms and then use the swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honeybees!
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? - books that will help
What bee is this?

What bee is this? Pictures of the bumblebees and solitary bees often mistaken for honeybees. Easy ways to identify them.
The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Honey

Honey bees are the only insect which makes food that is harvested by humans. Honey is hailed as and used by humans as a super-food because of its rich antibacterial properties, which has helped to boost the immune systems of those who take it in its raw form for thousands of years.