British Beekeepers Association

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 a...

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 delici...

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...