Terms and Conditions

BBKA's legal stance on the content and use of material within this website.
British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) cannot be held responsible for shortfalls in online time where the site is down for maintenance, host failure or database loss.

Copyright
All text and images on this web site are the © copyright property of the original authors or the BBKA.
No copying, saving to digital file, reproduction or manipulation in anyway whatsoever is permitted without the express written authority of the BBKA. If you are unsure of picture or text usage then you must contact the BBKA before any use.

Please respect our copyright - using images without obtaining the copyright holders permission is illegal. Any infringements of our copyright will be rigorously enforced.

BBKA Privacy Policy
We value your privacy, and we have developed this policy to detail exactly what we do (and don't do) with the information you share with us.

The BBKA has created this privacy statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to members’ privacy.
Information Automatically Logged

We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our website, and to gather broad demographic information.

Cookies
Our site uses “cookies” (small files stored on your computer’s hard drive) to record session information to maintain the security of the message board and database logins.

External Links
This site contains links to other sites. The BBKA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites.

Security
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control.

Terms of Use
Please abide by our terms of use when using this website.
Use of the BBKA website is offered to you on the condition that you accept the terms, conditions, and notices contained on this page and on other pages of this website.
You agree to read these terms, conditions and notices carefully before using the BBKA website. You may not access or use this website unless you agree to them. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read the terms, conditions and notices in this Agreement and you agree to accept them. The BBKA reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices under which this website is offered at any time at its sole discretion.

Personal and Non-Commercial Use
This website is for your personal, non-commercial use. You may download and copy information on this website for your own personal use as long as you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in the content. You may not download, copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, transfer, sell, license, display, perform or adapt any information, products or services obtained from this website. Any files downloaded from this website is subject to the terms and conditions and copyright of the author.

Unlawful and Prohibited Use
You warrant that you will not use this website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by the terms, conditions or notices in this Agreement and on this website.

Access Restriction
The BBKA may, in its sole discretion, deny any user access to this website or any portion of the site without notice.
Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold the BBKA harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) which arise out of, are connected with or directly relate to your wrongful or unlawful use of this website or any breach of any representation or warranty made by you in this Agreement.
Use of Information

The BBKA may monitor your use of this website. It may use and disclose any information and material received from you, or collected through your use of the site, for any lawful reason or purpose. For complete information, please see the BBKA Privacy Policy.

Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to websites operated by parties other than the BBKA. The links are provided for your convenience only. The BBKA does not control the websites and is not responsible for the content on such websites. By offering links, The BBKA is not implying that it endorses anything contained on such websites or has any association with them.

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Remembering

On this page we remember beekeepers who have made a difference.
Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20

The BBKA's Winter Colony Survival Survey 2019/20 is on the website. Gives us all a picture of your winter losses and why and takes just a few minutes to complete.
Temporary Office Closure March 2020

The BBKA office is closing from 24/3/2020 for the next three weeks. Orders made after this will not be processed until staff return to the office.
Tending Hives during Covid-19

Bees are livestock and must be tended says BBKA chair Anne Rowberry who is working with Defra. See latest statement here.

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?

Keeping bees healthy and productive requires knowledge and skill. Beekeeping is made much easier by belonging to a local Beekeepers Association (BKA), where you should be given advice, tuition and support.
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
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