The first Asian Hornet of 2022 on the British mainland has been confirmed at Felixstowe in Suffolk. Read More
The VDBKA welcomes the National Honey Show’s initiative in setting up a Just Giving page in recognition of the long association beekeepers here have with Ukrainian Beekeepers. Read More
At this time of year we get many calls and questions from people with bees in their houses, outbuildings and gardens. Read More
BBKA withdraws from International Meeting of Young Beekeepers Read More
We need the government to overhaul and update the labelling of the honey sold in the UK Read More
A beekeeper in the Ascot area of Berkshire filmed live insects near a hive, and photographed a dead Vespa velutina. Read More
To find out how you can report varroa please read here Read More
Then why not sign-up for one of our open sessions; a fantastic introduction into the world of beekeeping. Read More
The BBKA need your opinion about your BBKA News magazine. Do you enjoy picking up a printed copy as it drops through your door and relaxing in a chair to read it? Read More
If you have registered your bees with BeeBase then you should have received the following; if not, the please read on for the annual hive count. Read More
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