On 10th May, a further hornet was found near Four Oaks, East Sussex, in traps that the NBU has been monitoring in the area. This makes a total of five queens caught in this area. Two further hornets have been captured and killed in Kent. On 15th May, a hornet…
Updated content: Foulbrood advisory leaflet
Our ‘Foulbrood disease of honey bees’ advisory leaflet has been updated. European foulbrood and American foulbrood are the main focus of this leaflet, as they are statutory notifiable diseases in the UK, and must be reported to the NBU. Recognising the signs of these diseases is particularly important for all…
Barnsley Honey Show
On the second Saturday of September each year, Barnsley’s Honey show is hosted at Penistone Show. Further details about the classes and entry forms are available on the Penistone Show website.
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 05/04/2024 Please note that we have temporarily remove the login page from this website which allows access to beekeepers personal details and apiary details, whilst we investigating a fault. Â
Asian Hornet 2024 Rolling update
 To view location of destroyed nests please visit the map page and choose the Asian Hornet map layer  As of 24/05/2024: 18 Asian hornets have been reported in the UK 2024. 1 Asian hornet nest has been killed.  Sighting Photo  Grid Ref: Date initial sighting Date confirmed by…
First National Honey Day
Tuesday 18th October 2022 The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) is celebrating the first National Honey Day on Friday 21st October when we are encouraging people to buy a jar of local honey, produced by bees here in the UK. Not only do we want to ensure people are aware of…
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Wakeford Method
This method is fully explained on the Dave Cushman website, but Richard has created a flow diagram version that can be taken hive-side.
Association Apiary Location
We are lucky enough to have our own association apiary which is located in the gardens of Wentworth Castle at Stainborough. It can be a little difficult to find as access isn’t through the usual public route. You should arrive via the Steeple Lodge entrance (Northern College). Pass the Dutch…
Our President presents jar of honey to the King
Friday 21 October 2022 Happy National Honey Day! BBKA President Anne Rowberry went to London yesterday and presented a jar of honey to the King. She presented herself to security at the side entrance to Buckingham Palace and asked if she could take her jar of honey in? After explaining…