Links and Contacts

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RBKA is run and managed by a Committee comprising a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and three members. For 2023/24 these are:

Links

National Associations

Hiving the swarmTwo associations with which RBKA is closely linked are the British Beekeepers Association [BBKA] and the Yorkshire Beekeepers Association [YBKA]. More information on these groups and their roles in regional and national beekeeping may be found on their websites.

The National Bee Unit site, BeeBase, has a great deal of information on bees and beekeeping, as well as a number of useful resources and surveys which can be downloaded and/or accessed online.

RBKA Registered members also benefit from membership of BDI which gives insurance cover against losses due to notifiable bee diseases.

Forums

Knowledge Base

  • National Bee Unit this is where you can access Beebase an extraordinarily useful resource. All members are encouraged to register and use this facility.
  • Dave Cushman Beekeeping and Bee Breeding
  • Bee tight is an interesting and useful site that allows records of your apiary to be kept, and updated, online. Free membership allows records for up to six hives to be stored through your PC or Mac, and there are apps available for ios and Android-based mobile systems
  • Bee-craft, a useful magazine by subscription

Pollination [with an American slant]

[suggested by Laura in New Orleans, USA – yes, we are international]

Why Bees and Pollination Are So Important
www.avasflowers.net/why-bees-and-pollination-are-so-important

Beekeeping Supplies – mention of a supplier does not indicate an endorsement of their products

Local

National

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