Welcome to the Gloucestershire Beekeepers' Association
A warm welcome to the Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association - GBKA - which is a registered charity (no 263712) with the principle object of promoting and furthering the craft of beekeeping. The GBKA has been doing this for over 100 years and has members all over the county and from neighbouring counties. New members (all ages) - whether complete beginners or experienced beekeepers - are all welcome to join.
The seven branches (Cheltenham and Gloucester, Cirencester and District, Dean Forest, Newent, North Cotswold, South Gloucestershire and Stroud) that collectively make up the GBKA, carry on most beekeeping activities. Each branch runs its own programme of lectures, talks, training sessions and apiary sessions.
Individuals who join a branch get the benefits they offer, the benefits of the GBKA, the BBKA, and right to attend other branch meetings. To find your nearest branch go to Branches. If you would like to find out more details on joining a branch go to Membership.
The GBKA is a member organisation of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA). The BBKA is a national organisation that provides a wide range of services to beekeepers including insurance, information, newsletters, examination programmes and legal advice, as well as promoting beekeeping. See the BBKA website britishbee.org.uk for the full range of its services, including downloadable information leaflets and articles.
The GBKA is also affiliated to the Midlands and South West County Convention.