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Bees in the News

Welcome to the latest news about honeybees!

Honey Labelling Petition

Honey Labelling Petition

We need the government to overhaul and update the labelling of the honey sold in the UK. Please consider signing this petition and ask your friends to sign it. This effects anyone who buys, sells or eats honey. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Erica Challis

Bees feature at Queen's Ju-bee-lee Family Fun Days in Warwickshire

Bees feature at Queen's Ju-bee-lee Family Fun Days in Warwickshire

The British Beekeeper's Association (BBKA) Show Team have been giving families at Compton Verney mansion in Warwickshire a fascinating show of Beekeeping skills. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Updated: 21st June, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

Award for 50 years of beekeeping

Award for 50 years of beekeeping

A long service award for 50 years of beekeeping has been presented to Frank Bell of Newcastle and District Beekeepers Association. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

What UK Beekeepers are doing to Support World Bee Day

What UK Beekeepers are doing to Support World Bee Day

World Bee Day is celebrated every year on the 20th May. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

First Asian Hornet of 2022 Confirmed

First Asian Hornet of 2022 Confirmed

The first Asian Hornet of 2022 found on the British mainland has been captured at Felixstowe in Suffolk. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

BBKA News Editor Vacancy

BBKA News Editor Vacancy

Our BBKA News editor is retiring after 30 years service and we are looking to recruit a new editor. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Erica Challis

Successful BBKA Spring Convention

Successful BBKA Spring Convention

Despite uncertainties related to Covid, the 2022 Spring Convention at Harper Adams University in Shropshire proved popular. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

First School Visit to National Apiary

First School Visit to National Apiary

The first school visit to the BBKA's new Apiary Garden and Education Centre has taken place. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

Ukraine Emergency Appeal

Ukraine Emergency Appeal

The BBKA welcomes the National Honey Show's initiative in setting up a Just Giving Page in recognition of the long association beekeepers here have with Ukrainian beekeepers. Read more

Published: 26th March, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

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BBKA President is "On Jimmy's Farm" podcast

BBKA President Anne Rowberry has been talking to our Patron Jimmy Doherty about the importance of the bee population. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 28th March, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

New BBKA Chair despairs at continuing permitted use of bee poisons

New BBKA Chair despairs at continuing permitted use of bee poisons

Stephen Barnes, newly elected chair of British Beekeeper Association, said " The Government has not followed the science. Permitting the use of this dangerous neonicotinoid pesticide puts all pollinators at risk." Read more

Published: 24th January, 2022

Updated: 29th January, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

New BBKA President says decision to allow neonic use on sugarbeet is distressing

New BBKA President says decision to allow neonic use on sugarbeet is distressing

The government has ignored the advice of its scientific advisors and allowed sugar beet farmers to use a banned bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide in 2022. BBKA President says this decision will not just kill our bees now, but will affect them and the environment for several years to come . Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

New Area Association

New Area Association

We have a new Area Association in the BBKA voted for at the Annual Delegate Meeting. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

BBKA withdraws from International Meeting of Young Beekeepers

BBKA withdraws from International Meeting of Young Beekeepers

International Meeting of Young Beekeepers 2022 is planned to be held in Russia Read more

Published: 1st January, 2022

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

New Observation Hive in Middlesbrough

New Observation Hive in Middlesbrough

Cleveland Beekeepers Association has set up a new observation hive in the Discovery Centre at Newham Grange Farm in Middlesbrough. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2021

Updated: 30th September, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Bees Needs Week

Bees Needs Week

Bees Needs Week is an annual event coordinated by Defra to raise awareness of bees and other pollinators. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2021

Updated: 19th July, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Reporting illegal medicines

Reporting illegal medicines

The Veterinary Medicine Directorate is encouraging all members to report unauthorised veterinary products and illegal activity. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 28th June, 2021

Author: Erica Challis

Government responds to Small Hive Beetle Petition

Government responds to Small Hive Beetle Petition

"We recognise the serious threat posed by small hive beetle. EU areas affected by this pest are not permitted to export to the UK. Strict controls apply to imports into the UK from other areas" Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2021

Updated: 9th June, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Reporting Varroa - April 2021

Reporting Varroa - April 2021

National bee unit statement - April 2021 - Reporting Varroa Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Updated: 19th May, 2021

Author: Erica Challis

Petition to stop importing honeybees

Petition to stop importing honeybees

Please Sign our parliamentary petition to stop the importation of honeybees into GB from the EU via Northern Ireland - Read more

Published: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 9th June, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Defra Survey about training for beekeepers and bee farmers

Defra Survey about training for beekeepers and bee farmers

Last chance to fill in Defra and the Welsh Government survey asking about training to improve biosecurity and husbandry standards. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2021

Updated: 19th July, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Starvation & Foulbrood Warning

Starvation & Foulbrood Warning

The BBKA is issuing a warning to beekeepers to check their bees for starvation and European Foulbrood. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2021

Updated: 19th July, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Importing Bees

Importing Bees "against best practice for our environment"

Beekeeping Associations, from all around the UK, are in agreement that the importation of bees from overseas is totally against best practices for the protection of our environment. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2021

Updated: 25th March, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Winter Survival Survey 2021

Winter Survival Survey 2021

Please fill in your form by the end of April to have your results included in the 2021 Winter Survival Survey Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2021

Updated: 3rd April, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

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  • Honey Labelling Petition

    Honey Labelling Petition

    We need the government to overhaul and update the labelling of the honey sold in the UK. Please consider signing this petition and ask your friends to sign it. This effects anyone who buys, sells or eats honey.

  • Memorial Event

    Memorial Event

    Details of a memorial event which is being organised by the family of Bill & Mary Dartnall.

  • Identification

    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.

  • 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!

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  • Swarm removal

    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

    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

    Courses and education

    Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure

  • 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.

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  • 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!

  • Identifying Asian Hornet

    Identifying Asian Hornet

    How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download

  • 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? - books that will help

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  • How many eyes does a bee have?

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