We are pleased to announce that our long running evening classes for Beginners will be starting again in October 2014. Read More
If you are interested in beekeeping why not come along and meet some of our beekeepers at our Summer evening meetings for beginners & public. Read More
A review of the 2013 season – January 2014. Read More
A few place remain open should anyone within our association wish to take part. Read More
Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Spring Convention to be held at Harper Adams University, 4,5,6 April. Read More
Beekeepers should remain vigilant throughout the winter. The mild weather conditions may have caused some colonies to remain quite active and as a result, there may be a risk that colonies will be running low on food stocks. Read More
The BIBBA 50th Anniversary Conference combined with the SICAMM Biennial Conference – 26th – 28th September 2014 Read More
The Asian hornet is a large wasp which is poised to invade Britain. If it gains a foothold it will be bad for honey bees, native insects and pose a threat to human health. Read More
Beautifully filmed and directed by Oscar nominated Markus Imhoof, More Than Honey brings sharply into focus our current bee crisis and is released theatrically in key cities around the UK and Eire on 6th September 2013. Read More
“Bee Improvement for All” – A whole days learning how to improve your bees organised by the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA) on a nationwide basis. Read More
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