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What we do

How the BBKA educates and trains beekeepers of the future and supports vital research.

The BBKA has a policy of not distributing surveys except those in support of research funded by us or as agreed with HMG.

Offer Land to Bees

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 Read more

Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 11th October, 2023

Author: Diane Roberts

Media Pack

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. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 6th March, 2023

Author: Deleted User

Lecturers & Speakers

Lecturers & Speakers

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

Published: 13th May, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2023

Author: Dan Holliday

Apiary Video

Apiary Video

Have a look at a video of the National Beekeeping Centre Read more

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 25th November, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Fund Research

Fund Research

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

Published: 16th August, 2017

Updated: 6th October, 2022

Author:

Develop young beekeepers

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 Read more

Published: 16th August, 2017

Updated: 21st March, 2021

Author:

Champion bees

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 Read more

Published: 16th August, 2017

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author:

Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

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 Read more

Published: 16th August, 2017

Updated: 6th October, 2022

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  • Learning Online

    Learning Online

  • Oakgrove School

    Oakgrove School

    The latest school to be awarded BBKA Beacon School status.

  • BBKA Learning Platform

    BBKA Learning Platform

    Details of how to access our Online Learning Platform and what information is available.

  • Honeyed Apple and Hazelnut Galette

    Honeyed Apple and Hazelnut Galette

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

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  • Find Beekeeping Near You

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    Learn the craft of beekeeping

    Find your local BBKA branch.

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  • How many eyes does a bee have?

    How many eyes does a bee have?

  • How do I become a beekeeper?

    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?

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