Kent Bee-keepers' Association

Hard Life

To collect a pound of honey a bee might have to fly a distance equivalent to twice round the world. This is likely to involve more than 10,000 flower visits on perhaps 500 foraging trips.
A worker honeybee in summer lives only 6 to 8 weeks from the time she hatches as an adult bee. Before that, it takes just 3 weeks for her to develop from an egg.

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BBKA Basic Assessment

We can help you. If you pass we can refund your fee!!

BBKA Basic Assessment

This is basic oral and practical assessment that is usually carried out in a local apiary by qualified assessors.

We recommend all beekeepers do it experienced or not so long as you have at least one years experience.

It very satisfying doing it and gives you more confidence.

It is also the requirement for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge and take either the modules leading to the Intermediate and Senior Theoretical certificate or the practical General or Advanced certificate in Beekeeping Husbandry.

To encourage you to take the assessment and reward your efforts the Kent Beekeepers Association will refund any member who passes the cost of their exam fee.

BBKA Examinations (opens in a new window) Syllabus and results for the BBKA courses.

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Exam Success in Kent
Congratulations to Ian Stell of Sidcup Branch and Kay Wreford of Mid Kent Branch have both passed their Basic Assessment of the BBKA.

Swarm Collectors and FAQ's

If you think you have a swarm of honey bees read our FAQ's before calling a beekeeper.

Join BIBBA the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeding Association

Get involved in bee breeding. Like all other forms of life bees can be improved by selective breeding. BIBBA encourages beekeepers to work together in breeding groups. Much has been achieved but more could be done by beekeepers working together. Subs are £20 per annum and the Bee Improvement magazine is included in the subscription fee. Enquiries to the Membership Secretary Miss Enid Brown, Milton House, Main St. Scotlandwell, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 9JA. Tel: 01592 840582 E-mail: membership@bibba.com . Website.