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2011 BBKA Calendar

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:08:22 UT

Pre-order your 2011 BBKA calendar now!

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.

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.

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.

Adopt a Beehive

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:32:04 UT

There is intense public interest and support for the honey bee, and an enduring fascination with the art of beekeeping and the hidden world within the hive, so BBKA has come up with an exciting new idea to raise much needed funds to cope with this interest - an 'Adopt a Beehive' scheme, with the help and sponsorship of Saga.

Honey Bees Secret World of Heat Revealed

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:22:30 UT

There is a big feature on Page 5 of today's Sunday Telegraph on heater bees based on Tautz's research which is going to be the subject of Richard Hammond's Invisible World going out on BBC1 March 23rd, 2010.

Healthy Bees Plan

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:54:40 UT

Quarterly Newsletter published by Fera (Issue 2 - January 2010) for all those interested in honey bee health.

Beekeeping Surveys

Steven Turner — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:31:17 UT

Final chance to take part in the Defra commissioned study of beekeeping practices.

National Honey Show 2010

Steven Turner — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:56:31 UT

The National Honey Show will be held at St George's College, Weybridge again in 2010.