by ChairEGBKA | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Early spring is when many of the branches affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) start to run beginner’s courses for new beekeepers looking to take their first steps. If you are interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping you will no...
by ChairEGBKA | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
With the last of this season’s sprouts, make this delicious roasted garlic and honey dressed slaw. Roast a whole head of garlic for about an hour until the cloves are soft and a medium brown – a longer roast will give the dressing a deeper, more caramel flavour. Once...
by ChairEGBKA | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Concerned by the continuing threat of the invasive, non-native Yellow-legged Asian Hornet the British Beekeepers’ Association is urging everyone to stay alert, get informed and be ready to report any sightings. This time of year can start to see the emergence of...
by ChairEGBKA | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
My mum passed away on the 10th of January 2026. As today is her cremation, I’m setting up this fundraiser to honour her in a way I knew she’d love. She’s always loved bees, so much so that she let a nest of them live in our chimney for nearly 20 years. She only had...
by ChairEGBKA | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
These irresistible bars bring together a crisp pastry base with a chewy, nut packed coconut topping. Loosely inspired by the rich coconut and brown sugar layer of Danish drømmekage (dream cake), this traybake uses honey with plenty of toasted nuts. The result is a...
