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• In memory of mum, Catherine Brindley

  My mum passed away on the 10th of January 2026. As today is her cremation, I’m setting up this fundraiser to honour her in a way I knew she’d love. She’s always loved bees, so much so that she let a nest of them live in our chimney for nearly 20 years. She only had them removed because honey started leaking through our walls! But where she could’ve paid a few hundred to have them terminated, she paid a few thousand to have them safely removed and relocated, which just shows how much she cares. Any donations made in her memory are greatly appreciated, and thank you to everyone for celebrating her life, and reflecting on the impact she’s had on all of us.

• Nutty Dream Slice

  These irresistible bars bring together a crisp pastry base with a chewy, nut packed coconut topping. Loosely inspired by the rich coconut and brown sugar layer of Danish drømmekage (dream cake), this traybake uses honey with plenty of toasted nuts. The result is a moreish slice that’s perfect as an afternoon or lunchbox treat.  Nutmeg isn’t essential, but if you’ve got some to hand, a generous pinch makes all the difference — its aromatic warmth gives the bars extra depth. Servings:   16 squares                           Preparation and cooking:  1 hour. Ingredients 200g    Plain Flour 225g    Butter 30g      Icing Sugar 5           Eggs 200g    Honey 100g    Desiccated coconut 300g    Mixed nuts Pinch Salt Pinch grated Nutmeg Tip:  Chop nuts finely for a neater...

• Thank you for your exam or assessment payment

  Thank you for applying to take one or more BBKA Examination/Assessment. Your payment has been received. Your application will be verified and we will contact you with further details in due course. Kind regards, Kerstin Lilley BBKA Exam Board Secretary

• Plan your BBKA Spring Convention

  Planning for 2026 BBKA Spring Convention 2026 Convention Programme Book Here Considering the BBKA Spring Convention 2026? Now is a good time to plan your visit to the 2026 Convention, which runs Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April, at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, a short distance from the M54. Programme                   Book Here There are lectures, workshops and seminars every day, with a large Trade Show on Saturday 18th.   Advance tickets (£12 - £33) are available for single days or all three. Accompanied under-18s attend free; with concessions for 18 - 25 year-olds.  Saturday’s Trade Show is included in Saturday and 3-day tickets, or £6 on-the-day ‘Trade Show-only tickets’ include short talks in Speakers Corner and a Honey Tasting Bar. Please study details of (over 100) lectures, seminars and workshops before booking.  Lectures cannot be bo...

• Spring Convention Stop Press

  6th February 2026:  Bookings busy in the first couple of weeks, but still spaces on around 30 workshops and seminars - plus the 23 lectures which cannot be booked, Research Poster Presentations, an Expert Panel and so much more to enjoy! 26th January 2026:  In view of the pause on the BBKA Advanced Husbandry Assessment in 2026, Seminar S2 'Preparing for BBKA Advanced Husbandry' on Friday 17th April is cancelled. 23rd January 2026:    Book Here 22nd January 2026:  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lecture 'The importance of sterols in the diet of honey bees' at 10.00am on Sunday 19th April, will now be given by Prof Geraldine Wright's co-worker, Jennifer Chennells. 21st January 2026:  Travel and car parking information now available.     Click Here 15th January 2026:  Information about alternative accommodation no...