Listed below are just some of the websites I have come across which deal with bees and beekeeping.   Happy surfing !

UK Association Sites
Devon Beekeepers Association	www.devonbeekeepers.org.uk/
British Beekeepers Association	www.bbka.org.uk
Cornwall Beekeepers Association	www.cbka.co.uk
Bee Improvement and Breeding Association	www.bibba.co.uk/
International Bee Research Association	www.ibra.org.uk/
Central Association of Beekeepers	www.cabk.org.uk/index.htm
Newton Abbot Beekeepers Association	www.newtonabbotbees.org.uk/index.htm
Equipment Suppliers
Bitz 4 Bees Our own not-for-profit local supplier. Contact Dave & Jean Morris 01237 475705 or email jeda2@talktalk.net
National Bee Supplies Based at Okehampton in Devon.   Full range of beekeeping supplies including hives and honey extraction equipment.   Beeswax credit system available.	www.beekeeping.co.uk/
Thorne Probably the best known suppliers of beekeeping equipment, both nationally and internationally.    Based at Wragby and Windsor	www.thorne.co.uk
Maisemore Apiaries Hives, clothing, foundation etc. Offer some pine (deal) supers & brood boxes	www.bees-online.co.uk
First Pasture Books on beekeeping	www.firstpasture.co.uk/
B J Sherriff.  Protective clothing.	www.bjsherriff.com/
Michael Jay Beekeeping Supplies, tools & Protective Clothing	www.beebitz.com
Park Beekeeping Supplies Equipment, clothing & queens	www.pbs.kentbee.com
Stamfordham Ltd Hive equipment & supplies, including cheaper hive parts (Baltic Redwood)	www.stamfordham.biz
BBWear Beekeeping clothing	www.bbwear.co.uk
Bee Proof Suits bee suits and beekeeping equipment - We sell a range of beekeeper's protective clothing that is stylish and has innovative design features. Made from heavy duty cotton. We also have hive tools, smokers and Varroa treatments	www.beeproofsuits.com
The Honey Pot Beekeeping Equipment & honey	www.localhoney.co.uk
Peak Hives national hives, handmade in the peak district from locally sourced materials.	www.peak-hives.co.uk
The Beehive Workshop Hand made National hives and parts, made from solid red cedar.	www.thebeehiveworkshop.co.uk
Beechwood Bees Beekeeping supplies, free delivery.	www.beechwoodbees.co.uk
Caddon Hives Makers of WBC and National Hives	www.caddon-hives.co.uk
General Information About Bees & Beekeeping
Beedata General Beekeeping Interest Site	www.beedata.com
Bumble Bees General info.	http://hercules.users.netlink.co.uk/Bee.html
Beeginners A useful website for beginners, full of basic information about bees and beekeeping	www.beeginners.info/
Hampshire Beekeeping Association Lots of general info on beekeeping	www.beetalk.org.uk
David Cushman Site Lots of useful information - including dimensions & instructions for making equipment.	www.dave-cushman.net/bee/newhome.html
Beekeeping Charities
Bees for Development Promoting apiculture in developing countries.	www.beesfordevelopment.org/
Bees Abroad Funding beekeepers in developing countries	www.beesabroad.org.uk/
Government Bodies
Central Science Laboratory Government Website.   Information on diseases, legal requirements etc	www.csl.gov.uk/science/organ/environ/bee/
Useful Varroa Calculator (From above site)	www.csl.gov.uk/science/organ/environ/bee/ diseases/varroa/varroacalculator.cfm
Local (N Devon) Information
North Devon UK General Community Information.  Hundreds of links to clubs, accommodation, places of interest, restaurants etc.	www.northdevonuk.co.uk
Orchards Live Orchards Live is North Devon's heritage orchard group with over 200 members, many of whom own or run their own orchard and are keen to promote good fruit pollination	www.orchardslive.org.uk
Training Opportunities
Beekeeping Courses in North Devon by The Bee Team The introductory course we teach covers two full days: Day one - Honey Bee Organization, The Modern Beehive, The Beekeeping Year, Setting up an Apiary, Bee Health and Management. Day two - Making Hive Frames, Use of the Smoker, The Beekeeper's Toolbox, Opening Hives and Handling the Bees (protective clothing available). If you're interested, please phone Sue Tait or Chris Tozer on 01237 471928 or email info@thebeeteam.co.uk for more information.	www.thebeeteam.co.uk/index.html