Shropshire Beekeepers' Association Links

There are hundreds of websites about bees and beekeeping and everyone has his or her favourites. Below is a "starter" list of a few different kinds of site. Most of them have further links with others so that you will be able to track down the ones that interest you most.

British Beekeepers' Association	The national umbrella organisation for most local associations. Has up-to-date information about important legal developments, news about management of diseases etc. as well as articles of more general interest.
The National Bee Unit	The branch of the Central Science Laboratory which undertakes research on honeybee issues.
IBRA	The International Bee Research Association. The title is self-explanatory.
Thorne's (Beehives) Ltd.	The largest British supplier of bee-related equipment. A useful starting point for tracking down anything you want to buy. The website also has other content of interest to beekeepers.
Northern Bee Books	Another commercial website that has lots of useful general information, as well as an interesting online Newsletter (Apis UK). NBB also sponsors the B.E.E.S. scheme that gives Newsletter editors access to a wide range of material from around the country.
Bees4Kids	A section of the BBKA website promoting teaching activities relating to honeybees.
Alien Empire	An interactive illustration of life in the hive. It comes from America, which is reflected in some of the vocabulary - but it's quite good fun!
Stratford-on-Avon Beekeepers	An excellent example of an Association Newletter. Has comprehensive links to other sites and a very useful section on management tips etc.
Somerset Beekeepers	Another interesting County website.
David Cushman	A personal website from an experienced beekeeper. Contains lots of useful practical ideas.
Graham & Annie Law's Website	An entertaining site with lots of information about bees and other things. Good for beginners.
The National Honey Show	An annual country-wide competitive display of honey and other hive products, coupled with trade & craft stands likely to be of interest to beekeepers.
Country Matters	A collection of short good quality videos on various rural matters, including beekeeping. From the opening menu select 'Wild Life & Animals' → 'Videos' → 'Insects'. The available videos are listed there and you can click on whatever you want to see.

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