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. Read more
The British Beekeepers’ Association is thrilled and delighted to celebrate 150 years in 2024! Read more
The BBKA is calling on the public to help fight a major threat to honey bees and other pollinators - Asian hornets! Read more
Schools and community groups can become a 'Friend of the Honey Bee' to show their commitment to supporting honey bees and pollinators. Read more
May is always a busy month! A spell of warmer weather may well result in colonies looking to swarm.
We need your help to raise funds for our Apiary Garden and Education Centre to enable schools to come and learn about the importance of honey bees, pollinators, beekeeping and the environment. Read more
Bees face threats from climate change to loss of forage to the use of pesticides as well as pests and diseases. They now also face an additional threat from the Asian 'Yellow-Legged' Hornet. We need your help to stop Asian Hornets from becoming established in the UK. Read more
First institutional member of the British Beekeepers' Association for 80 years. Read more