BBKA

• Show Judge List

  List of current qualified BBKA Show Judges with their contact details.  If you have any questions regarding this list, please contact the BBKA Examinations Board Secretary on sec.exams@bbka.org.uk Honey show secretaries are encouraged to use BBKA Show Judges, particularly at large shows, where the cards will count towards the assessment portfolios of prospective and trainee show judges.  Only BBKA Show Judge Assessors can carry out assessments for trainees. Show Judge List

• Spring Convention

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• Winter loss survey – Data privacy notice

  The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how it is used. This notice explains how the information you provide in this Winter Loss Survey will be handled. It supplements the BBKA’s main Privacy Policy, which is available on our website. For the purposes of UK GDPR, the BBKA is the data controller for the information collected in this survey. Purpose of survey This survey helps us understand beekeeping practices across the UK and gather information about over‑winter colony losses. Your responses contribute to a national picture of honey bee health and support long‑term monitoring across Europe. The findings are used in BBKA communications, scientific research, and wider sector reporting. By building a consistent record over many years, the anonymised data supports researchers in identifying trends and developing insights into the complex factors that influence colony losses What data we collect This surve...

• Pollinator Science Project

  The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA), with help from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), is currently developing a new, FREE, fully resourced educational project designed to support schools in exploring pollinators, biodiversity, and invasive species - through meaningful, real-world learning. Pollinator Protectors: Monitoring the Asian Hornet is a classroom-based citizen science programme that introduces pupils to the ecological impact of invasive species, with a particular focus on the Yellow-legged Asian hornet. Through structured activities, pupils will learn how monitoring supports national efforts led by the National Bee Unit (NBU), helping to protect pollinators and wider ecosystems. Register Your Interest This project is currently being written and will be released soon. Teachers, school leaders, and home educators are invited to register their interest using the link below to be notified as soon as the resource becomes available. Register Her...

• Golden Turmeric Popcorn

  This spiced honey‑butter popcorn takes only about 30 minutes to prepare, and you'll have a sweet snack ready with very little effort. The turmeric gives the popcorn a gorgeous golden coating and adds a subtle, almost imperceptible savoury note. For a child‑friendly version, keep it simple and skip the chilli. If you’d like a bit more lift for adults, a pinch of cayenne, chilli flakes, or even a twist of black pepper works really well.  Serves: 4 - 8                                          Preparation: 30 minutes  Ingredients 100g popping corn  2 tbsp vegetable oil 100g honey 50g butter ½ tsp salt 2 tsp ground turmeric ⅛–¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)  Tip:   For a warm sweet version try adding cinnamon and nutmeg  Method  Heat the oven to 150°C fan (160°...