"The telling of the bees" is a traditional European custom in which bees would be told of important events in their keeper's lives, such as births, marriages, or departures and returns in the household.
Here we remember our fellow Beekeepers.
A most respected beekeeper, exhibitor, speaker and so much more. Read more
Ron was a beekeeper for over 78 years starting at the age of 12 at Kingham Hill School whilst evacuated from Tottenham, North London, with only 2 years away from bees whilst in the army. Read more
Geoff was the life and soul of the Fleet & District Beekeepers’ Association for decades. Read more
Ted was a stalwart of the Twickenham and Thames Valley Beekeeping Association. Read more
Master Beekeeper, NDB and member of Ormskirk & Croston Read more
Passed away at the age of 98 years old. Read more
BBKA Honary Member Read more
Past President who passed away at the age of 89. Read more
Geoff passed away peacefully just a few weeks short of his 94th birthday. Read more
A keen beekeeper with a passion for learning. Read more
A notable beekeeper who passed away in July 2021. Read more
A member of Ormskirk & Croston for 79 years. Read more
Article by Tim Lovett, BBKA Past President. Read more
Southport Flower and Honey Show supremo Read more
The Bee Man of Newton Blossomville Read more
BBKA President 1992 Read more
A beekeeper who had a huge impact on the Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers Association’s development Read more
Terry was a dedicated beekeeper starting in the 1970’s and managing hives up to two months before his death Read more
Southampton & District Beekeepers Association. Mary was also a Past President of the BBKA 1996 -97. Read more
An experienced Master Beekeeper from Cardiff Beekeepers Association. Read more
An Honorary Life Member of the BBKA who passed away at the ae of 84. Read more
Passed away at the age of 87 Read more