British Beekeepers Association
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Cinnamon Honey-Crunch Ice Cream
This ice cream delivers a strong honey flavour and pops of cinnamon from honey and oat crunch clusters running through it. There are a couple of stages to the recipe, but none are difficult, and the end result is absolutely worth it for the kind of pudding that feels homemade in the best way. Whipped cream and egg whites are folded through a custard base, meaning the ice cream stays soft enough to scoop straight from the freezer. Serves: 8 - 10 Preparation: 50 minutes + freezing Ingredients Honey Oat Clusters 80g Whole rolled oats 80g Honey 40g Butter ¼ tsp Salt 2-3 tsp Ground cinnamon Ice Cream 5 Eggs, medium, separated 150g Honey 375ml Double cream ¼ tsp Salt 1 tsp Vanilla extract or paste Tip: Use sweet cinnamon (cassia), for a more aromatic cinnamon flavour Method To make the oat clusters, melt the butter in a pan on low heat, then stir in 80g honey, ¼ tsp salt, and 2–3 tsp of... -
Yellow-legged Asian Hornet Week
YLAH Week 7th - 13th September 2026 Save our Pollinators You are making a difference! Reports from the public are the cornerstone of work to eradicate Yellow-legged Asian Hornet (YLAH). So far in 2026, there have been 145 credible Yellow-legged Asian Hornet sightings across the UK, leading to the identification of 41 nests. Every sighting reported helps us understand where Yellow-legged Asian Hornets are and supports efforts to protect our precious pollinators. YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIMLIDbwJaA Your actions matter. Your reports matter. Together, we can help protect our bees and other pollinators. What can you do? Click below and Follow Us for the latest updates and information throughout the week. X Facebook Instagram What to look for: The Yellow-legged Asian H... -
BBKA Forum
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 have reluctantly made the decision to remove this forum as a channel. It will be replaced by a forum on the Member Hub which BBKA members will have access to. Please log into the Member Hub before using the following link to see and post on the new forum! BBKA Forum We would like to thank all contributors, moderators, and members who helped make this space valuable to the beekeeping community. For current BBKA news and infor... -
Classic Honey Cake
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 baked but, like all honey cakes, the honey flavour deepens beautifully after a day or two. When you’re reacdy to serve, finish it with the whipped honey and sour cream buttercream and a scattering of pollen for an extra floral hit. Servings: 10 slices Preparation: 1 hour + cooling time. Ingredients Cake: 190g Plain flour 1½ tsp Baking powder ½ tsp Bicarbonate of soda ¼ tsp Fine salt 190g &nbs... -
Fortnum & Mason Supporting the BBKA
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 Paul Badham, these incredible oversized golden bees are being auctioned in support of the BBKA. The online auction is now live and runs until 3pm on 13th August 2026. Fortnum & Mason Bee Auction The BBKA are delighted to have the support of Fortnum & Mason as part of this project. Fortnum & Mason Website