About Become a member of the BBKA Become a member of the BBKA Membership of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) brings many rewards We recommend, particularly if you are a new beekeeper or want to start beekeeping, that you join your local BBKA affiliated beekeeping association who can provide training and support but you are also part of the national organisation. Partner, Junior, Country and School memberships are also available. Education Support and mentoring Practical teaching at the training apiary Training and education meetings Online forum for beekeeping support Beekeeping examinations, from beginner to the highest level Insurance & Magazine £10m third party public & product liability insurance Monthly full cover membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable Other benefits Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars Webshop with educational books and resources Appear on the online swarm collectors map Discounts from suppliers to help set up as a beekeeper 5% discount for all members from National Bee Supplies You can join via your Local Associations Direct membership of British Beekeepers Association For those beekeepers who prefer to join the BBKA as a Direct Member or who live abroad we offer an direct membership: Insurance & Magazine £10m third party public & product liability insurance (only for UK & Channel Island residents) Bee Disease Insurance (England & Wales only) Monthly full cover membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable Education Beekeeping examinations held to the highest level Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars Webshop with educational books and resources Benefits Online beekeeping forum Appear on the online swarm collectors map (after two year of membership and having the BBKA Basic Examination qualification. 5% discount for all members from National Bee Supplies. Please note we do not offer Partner or Junior direct memberships; these are only available via local associations. If you are already a BBKA Direct Member and wish to renew your Direct Membership, please e-mail [email protected] To join as a Direct Member please fill in the details below. Any application received during the last working week of the month will be responded to during the first week of the following month. Apply for BBKA Direct membership Select where you live: England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Europe Worldwide (non-European and/or non-UK) First Name: Surname: Email address: Send your enquiry