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

We have representatives on the Bee Health Advisory Forum

We are members of CONBA

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BBKA NEWS Survey 2021

A survey for readers of BBKA News
25,000 Beekeepers Demand Govt Withdraw Neonic Licence

More than 25,000 beekeepers voted to demand that the government withdraw the neonic licence for sugar beet and allow no further breaches of the ban.
BBKA Very Disappointed by Neonic Derogation

British Beekeepers Association is sending a letter to associations expressing extreme disappointment in the neonic licence issued by government for sugar beet & is urging all members to express their objections to a public consultation on pesticides.
BBKA News - Reader Survey

BBKA News - Reader Survey on content, article balance and style.

BBKA YouTube Practical beekeeping Videos

The BBKA have a YouTube Channel available where there is a playlist dedicated to practical beekeeping videos. These are short clips designed to explain and help you with your beekeeping.
Apiary Video

Have a look at a video of the National Beekeeping Centre
Bee and Bee

Have space available to house a hive? Have good forage and plants you'd like to pollinate?
Lecturers & Speakers

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

BBKA welcome applications for University Research project funding in 2019 and 2020. Applications for funds of approximately £5000 -£10,000 are invited
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
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

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
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
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.
Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season
Written exams

The written exams of the BBKA are known as modules. There are 7 modules covering a wide range of aspects of beekeeping.