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BRITISH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
The BBKA was set up to promote and further the craft of beekeeping and to advance the education of the public in the importance of bees in the environment.   We promote:

• the importance of bees in the environment
• support for beekeepers through education 
• awareness of the craft of beekeeping

We lobby Government, the EU and Official Bodies on the importance of  providing adequate funding for honey bee research.

HAMPSHIRE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
HBA  embraces the membership of thirteen local associations based throughout Hampshire.  Although Meridian arranges its own individual programme of events and activities HBA arranges and co-ordinates joint services and keeps us up to date with events and local information eg Bee Talk magazine.

BEE BASE
BeeBase is the Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) National Bee Unit website.  It provides apicultural information for beekeepers, to help keep their colonies healthy and productive, such as the activities of the NBU, honey bee related legislation, pests and diseases information which includes their recognition and control, publications, advisory leaflets and key contacts.

IBRA
The International Bee Research Association was established for the advancement of beekeeping science.  IBRA have one of the largest databases of scientific information on bees and bee related interests in the world.  IBRA promotes the value of honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees. 

THORNE
Beekeeping and candlemaking equipment for the new or experienced beekeeper.

BECKY'S BEEZ
We are honeybee farmers based in Andover and Headley Nr Newbury.  We have over 100 honey bee colonies sited in apiaries across Berkshire and Hampshire. We not only sell our honey and honey bee products but we also sell live bees, mated queens and the associated equipment and supplies. http://www.beckysbeesonlineshop.co.uk/

BEECRAFT
Monthly journal providing the latest beekeeping ideas and research for beginners and seasoned apiarists.

Please let us know if you would like to add a favourite organisation, journal or shop - or any other useful link.  Contact the Secretary with details.