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YLAH Week 7th - 13th September 2026 Save our Pollinators You are making a difference! So far in 2026, there have been 99 Yellow-legged Asian Hornet sightings across the UK, leading to the identification of 24 nests. Every sighting reported helps us understand where Yellow-legged Asian Hornets are and supports efforts to protect our precious pollinators. YouTube Video…
With thanks to the presenters involved and sponsors, particularly The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers for supporting the recordings, the BBKA is delighted to bring you presentations from recent Spring Conventions. These presentations are available on the BBKA YouTube Channel. Please click on the titles below to access individual recordings. Subscribing to the channel is free, and if you…
Fortnum & Mason, in partnership with St. Pancras International station, are supporting the BBKA as part of their celebration of 100 years of Disney Winnie the Pooh. Shimmering golden bees are currently flying out of their window displays and floating up across the facade of their famous Piccadilly store and on their beehive installation at St Pancras International station. Created by metal artist…
The BBKA Forum is now closed! The British Beekeepers' Association Forum has now been formally retired. Thank you for your contributions over the years. The Board of Trustees has decided to close the forum as it has very little traffic and is on old software that is in urgent need of updating as it poses a security risk. We have not found anyone to support the back end admin to do this change and…
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Policy (together with our websites terms of use and any other documents referred to on it) explains when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others and how we keep it secure. We may change this Policy from time to time so please…
Watch the latest BBKA Awareness Film YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIMLIDbwJaA Identify Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet: Does it look very black? Has it got a dark abdomen with a wide orange stripe on 4th segment? Do its legs look as if they have been dipped in yellow paint? Has it got a black head with an orange face? Is it's thorax black and velvety? Image by David Walker and used…
Membership of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) We recommend, particularly if you are a new beekeeper or want to start beekeeping, that you join your local BBKA affiliated beekeeping Association who will be able to provide training and support. You will also be part of the national organisation. Partner, Junior, Country and School memberships are also available. By joining the BBKA you are…
A lighter, modern take on a classic honey sponge. This version avoids the heavy caramelisation and dry crumb that can result from the long slow bake of traditional honey cakes, keeping the flavour light and floral. A small amount of neutral oil helps to stabilise the batter, balancing the honey's acidity and high water content so the cake stays airy and soft. The cake is delicious the day it's…
It is crucial that any potential sightings are reported so experts can take quick and effective action to eradicate Yellow-Legged Asian Hornets. The best way is to use the 'Asian Hornet Watch' app to record and report any sightings. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Photos and videos can also be sent by email to: alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk This incursion map will update with…
Winter does not seem a good time to be talking about flowers and bees: our honey bees spend much of their time hunkered down in their cluster and the wild bees are either hidden away in their nests or hibernating. On warmer days, when the sun shines, however, our bees will come out and fly round close to their hives, mainly on cleansing flights. At this time they really appreciate some flowers to…