World Bee Day

by | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th May each year, marking the birthday of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping. The event is designated by the United Nations to raise global awareness of the importance of bees and all pollinators. YouTube Video...

Dancing Bees

by | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized

Honey bee dances are amongst the most fascinating aspects of their complex behaviour. Honey bees live in large colonies of up to 60,00 in summer and communication is essential to make the colony efficient and to ensure survival. In the first half of the twentieth...

Golden Honey Braid

by | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized

Inspired by the giant pillowy poppyseed-topped loaves my dad used to bring home from a now long-gone Polish bakery in a nearby village, this loaf is my attempt to recreate that childhood memory. If you don’t fancy your chances at the four-strand braid (there are lots...

Show Judge List

by | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

List of current qualified BBKA Show Judges with their contact details.  If you have any questions regarding this list, please contact the BBKA Examinations Board Secretary on sec.exams@bbka.org.uk Honey show secretaries are encouraged to use BBKA Show Judges,...

Winter loss survey – Data privacy notice

by | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized

The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how it is used. This notice explains how the information you provide in this Winter Loss Survey will be handled. It supplements the BBKA’s main Privacy...