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2026 Beginners first brood inspection

Inspecting brood

Inspecting brood

Possible problem

Possible problem

Good pattern

Good pattern

Healthy brood

Healthy brood

Simple method of Queen Rearing

Make a split with a nuc box or ‘Something for nothing’

These notes where used at the recent Improvers meeting. It really is very easy. Why don’t you try it your self?

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NEW BBKA WEBSITE

BBKA Website (https://www.bbka.org.uk/)
A new BBKA website will go live next week (week beginning 1st December). The updated site is designed to offer improved navigation and engaging content for the general public seeking information on honey bees, beekeeping, the Yellow-legged Asian Hornet and honey.

We’ve also streamlined how you access member-only information. The dedicated ‘Beekeepers’ area on the old website has now been retired, and all member exclusive resources have been relocated to our learning platform. This change ensures that materials are securely available to members only, as the new website itself does not support restricted access.

BBKA Learning Online (Member Hub) (https://learning.bbka.org.uk/)
The learning platform will be renamed ‘BBKA Member Hub’ to coincide with the launch of the new redesigned website.

Registered, Partner, School, Junior and Honorary Members can access the ‘Member Hub’ using their membership number and postcode and it will remain the main platform for beekeeping resources and training materials.

There are currently nine main sections on the Member Hub:

Latest News and Events: Calendar of Events (including Association events), Monthly Highlights, Summary of New Content and Member Feedback Form.

Resources for Members: Wide selection of resources and learning blocks covering all topics including Beekeeper Training (includes GH26), Honey & Hive Products, Module Study, The Beekeeping Year and Zoom Talks.

Yellow-legged Asian Hornet: Information for YLAH Teams & Awareness Resources

Exams & Assessments: General Exam Information, Syllabi & Information Packs, Reading Lists & Module Past Papers

Resources for Association Officers: Training resources for use by Associations. Please note this section is only accessible by Association Officers using a previously supplied password (enrolment key).

BBKA News Magazine Archive: Digital copies of BBKA News going back to 2020.

Correspondence Courses: Paid courses with an assigned tutor, offered in six-month blocks which need to be purchased via the website shop. Free of charge module study units (without an assigned tutor) are available under ‘Resources for Members’ at any time.

Association Area: Information shared by Associations.

Admin & Compliance: ADM Documents, Association Resources, Insurance Documents, Polices & Risk Assessments.

If members experience problems logging into the Member Hub or need additional help, they should email bbka@bbka.org.uk or call 024 7669 6679.

Kind regards,
Diane Drinkwater
BBKA Chair

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© 2026 East Devon Beekeepers

Queen marking colour for 2026 – White

The International queen marking colour code:
Years ending 1 or 6 are White , 2 or 7 are Yellow, 3 or 8 are Red, 4 or 9 are Green, 5 or 0 are Blue
Remember with the mnemonic Why You Rear Good Bees.