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Group overview 2021 – 2023

The aim of the BIBBA East Midlands Bee Improvement Group is to breed near native Apis mellifera mellifera (Amm) queens of the best local genetic stock. Then making these queens available to members and ultimately to other beekeepers in the region, who wish to establish this sub species in their own apiaries. During the Summer…

Using low-cost, simple methods There is growing concern amongst beekeepers of all abilities and experience regarding the impact of the importation of bees and queens.

Winter Courses: Sustainable Bees & Queens
Blenheim Palace Forest Bees
Roger Patterson Readers Response
BBJ Extracts 1991

YouTube Link

the next Live@theHive is Tuesday 20th August at 5pm (note earlier time) click to view on YouTube

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This talk in 2024 by Karl Colyer shows (mainly through photos and some videos) what was seen, experienced, learnt and enjoyed during the trip. Mike has over 1,000 colonies in 22 apiaries and is a keen breeder of queens. On YouTube.

Locally Adapted Bees in a Sustainable Apiary

This is a course for those involved in the teaching of beekeeping at all levels from introductory events up to advanced. The aim is to reduce importations, that an increasing number of beekeepers are concerned about, by promoting the benefits and use of locally adapted honey bees and sustainable ways of propagating them.

Bee Improvement -One Day Home Study & One Day Practical

These will be one-day apiary-based events, with online tutorials as part of the preparatory learning. The courses are intended for beekeepers who wish to produce queens in batches of 6 or more, using “artificial” methods from locally adapted stock.