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2011 BBKA Calendar

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:08:22 UT

Pre-order your 2011 BBKA calendar now!

BBKA wins Silver Gilt at RHS Tatton Park

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:06:39 UT

The BBKA was delighted to win Silver Gilt for its display at RHS Tatton Park 2010.

Train The Trainers Vacancy

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:32:50 UT

The BBKA is seeking a committed individual to help develop the 'train the trainers' aspects of its Education Programme.

University Law Research to Help Honeybees

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:05:43 UT

The University of Greenwich has launched a new research programme to review the current legal framework relating to bee conservation and biosecurity across the UK.

EARS Project Update

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:43:18 UT

Eastern association research studentship - research update.

Sunday Telegraph Bring Back Bees Campaign

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:32:02 UT

The Sunday Telegraph launches its campaign to Bring Back Bees.

Insect Pollinator Initiative Awards Made

Martin Smith — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:32:08 UT

Nine projects worth a total of up to £10M from the Insect Pollinators Initiative were announced today (22nd June) by the BBSRC during National Insect Week.

Feast of Dorset

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:54:45 UT

Feast of Dorset is a celebration of seasonal West Country food and drink in an enchanted secret garden. Chefs, producers and entertainers blend their skills to benefit the environment and rural life. Open 18th - 19th September, Deans Court, Wimborne, Dorset.

Beekeepers Fight Back to Ensure Honey Bees’ Survival

Christine Gray — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:56:40 UT

The British Beekeepers’ Association announced today, the first results from its 2009-10 winter colony survival survey* which shows that more than 80% of honey bee colonies made it through one of the harshest winters in 30 years.

BBC Gardeners' World Live

Sun, 16 May 2010 19:32:42 UT

BBKA Members @ BBC Gardeners' World Live Ticket Offer.

Bee Part Of It! with BBC Local Radio

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:41:18 UT

Springwatch presenter Kate Humble to investigate the plight of honeybees in Britain.

Oak Processionary Moth

Sun, 09 May 2010 18:03:40 UT

Some local authorities in the West London area may soon be treating trees in their boroughs for oak processionary moth in an attempt to contain and eradicate this exotic pest.

Imports of Queen Honey Bees into the UK

Fri, 07 May 2010 17:08:59 UT

The small hive beetle (SHB) (Aethina tumida) has been found in Hawaii. SHB is a notifiable pest under UK and EC legislation and has not been found in the EU.

Grand Designs Live 1-9 May Excel Docklands

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:53:58 UT

Grand Designs Live 1- 9 May 2010 Excel Docklands. Meet the beekeepers and see the bees. Find the BBKA in the Garden Theatre and on Stand G69 where you can sign up to Adopt a Beehive.

The Times Obituary for Ted Hooper

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:38:55 UT

Ted Hooper was a former president of the British Beekeepers’ Association and the influential author of Guide to Bees and Honey, which has sold more than 100,000 copies and been translated into more than 12 languages since publication in 1976.