Spring Convention 2021

The dates for the 2021 Spring Convention are 16-18 April.

The BBKA Spring Convention - An Armchair Event

The Spring Convention 2021 will be an on-line ‘virtual’ event
Speakers include: Keith Delaplane (USA), Steve Pernal (Canada) and from the UK - Steve Martin, Celia Davis, Nicola Bradbear, Marin Anastasov, Jane Medwell, Rinke Vinkenoog, Colin Pavey, Lynfa Davies, Matthew Pound, Shirley & Richard Bond and more – Plus the Virtual Trade Show and Social Activity.

More information here in the coming weeks and months.

Latest

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.

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.
National Hive Count 2020

Please don't forget this year's Hive Count!
Prof Tom Seeley Spring Convention videos

Many of you have asked for videos of the lectures you would have seen at the Spring Convention. Prof Tom Seeley has sent three, they have all been sponsored by C.B. Dennis Trust & Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers.
Past Spring Convention Programmes

The BBKA Spring Convention is an annual event. The past programmes are available to download and enjoy!
Remembering

On this page we remember beekeepers who have made a difference.
Spring Convention Feedback

Feedback from people who attended the 2019 BBKA Spring Convention
What the beekeepers say - 2019

BBKA Spring Convention attracts hundreds of visitors each year. We try and get meaningful feedback and here is some straight from the beekeepers mouths.

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.