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• Nutty Dream Slice

  These irresistible bars bring together a crisp pastry base with a chewy, nut packed coconut topping. Loosely inspired by the rich coconut and brown sugar layer of Danish drømmekage (dream cake), this traybake uses honey with plenty of toasted nuts. The result is a moreish slice that’s perfect as an afternoon or lunchbox treat.  Nutmeg isn’t essential, but if you’ve got some to hand, a generous pinch makes all the difference — its aromatic warmth gives the bars extra depth. Servings:   16 squares                           Preparation and cooking:  1 hour. Ingredients 200g    Plain Flour 225g    Butter 30g      Icing Sugar 5           Eggs 200g    Honey 100g    Desiccated coconut 300g    Mixed nuts Pinch Salt Pinch grated Nutmeg Tip:  Chop nuts finely for a neater...

• Thank you for your exam or assessment payment

  Thank you for applying to take one or more BBKA Examination/Assessment. Your payment has been received. Your application will be verified and we will contact you with further details in due course. Kind regards, Kerstin Lilley BBKA Exam Board Secretary

• Plan your BBKA Spring Convention

  Planning for 2026 BBKA Spring Convention 2026 Convention Programme Book Here Considering the BBKA Spring Convention 2026? Now is a good time to plan your visit to the 2026 Convention, which runs Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April, at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, a short distance from the M54. Programme                   Book Here There are lectures, workshops and seminars every day, with a large Trade Show on Saturday 18th.   Advance tickets (£12 - £33) are available for single days or all three. Accompanied under-18s attend free; with concessions for 18 - 25 year-olds.  Saturday’s Trade Show is included in Saturday and 3-day tickets, or £6 on-the-day ‘Trade Show-only tickets’ include short talks in Speakers Corner and a Honey Tasting Bar. Please study details of (over 100) lectures, seminars and workshops before booking.  Lectures cannot be bo...

• Spring Convention Stop Press

  26th January 2026:  In view of the pause on the BBKA Advanced Husbandry Assessment in 2026, Seminar S2 'Preparing for BBKA Advanced Husbandry' on Friday 17th April is cancelled. 23rd January 2026:    Book Here 22nd January 2026:  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the lecture 'The importance of sterols in the diet of honey bees' at 10.00am on Sunday 19th April, will now be given by Prof Geraldine Wright's co-worker, Jennifer Chennells. 21st January 2026:  Travel and car parking information now available.     Click Here 15th January 2026:  Information about alternative accommodation now available.       Click Here 7th January 2026:  2026 Programme now available.   Click Here 5th January 2026:  Trade Show Exhibitors List now available.   Click Here ...

• Spring Convention Trade Show and Speakers Corner

  Not for Profit Exhibition and Honey Tasting Bar for 2026 will be on 17th and 18th April Trade Show and Speakers Corner will be on 18th April only The annual pilgrimage to a dedicated Beekeepers’ Trade Show is as essential as it has always been.  And our lunchtime Hog Roast at the entrance is an extra temptation! Following last year’s sell out, demand for exhibitor space remains strong. It’s such a valuable opportunity for suppliers and other organisations to meet with beekeepers and showcase the latest equipment and services. Visitors benefit from practical arrangements, too. For the past two years, those making bulky purchases on the day have been able to obtain a pass allowing vehicle access to the rear of the trade halls for loading. In addition, the outside pre-order and wax exchange will be operating on Friday afternoon from 3 – 5pm, and throughout Saturday. Photo:  Ian Campbell Entry to the Trade Show also...