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Feed the bees - NBU WARNING

Please make sure you read this notification that has been sent out to all beekeepers in the UK
Bees Needs Week

One of the world's most famous shopping destinations in London, Carnaby Street will be renamed Carnabee Street for Bees Needs Week this year 8-14 July
CEH Monitoring Scheme

In July 2018 CEH launched the National Honey Monitoring Scheme (NHMS) which aims to work with both amateur and professional beekeepers across the UK to measure long term changes in the pollen content of honey.
Cumbrian beekeeping school wins Government award

Children at Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal, Cumbria are delighted to be winners of a 'Year of Green Action' award from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Commercial Partners

Becoming a member of The British Beekeepers' Association has many benefits attached and in many cases can fulfil business CSR obligations. Some of the benefits include free advertising in our BBKA News publication which reaches 27 000 individual members each month, 'taster days' for staff and also expert knowledge in the importance of bees. Contact us to hear about how we can work together.

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
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Should I keep bees?

Bees are a vital instrument in our global food security. Honey is a wonderful natural resource and beekeepers are generally speaking very well balanced and calm people...
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

With the National Pollinators Strategy in full swing we could all do more to plant our gardens in optimisation for our hungry honeybees.
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Asian Hornet Traps

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