Beekeepers

We are moving all 'member' information and resources to BBKA Learning Online which can be accessed using the above link.
You will need your membership number and postcode to login.

This 'Beekeepers' area will no longer be available from 1st December.

Welcome to the 'Beekeepers' area which contains restricted content specifically for our beekeeping community.
Here you will find a wide range of resources and information to support existing BBKA members and Associations.
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If you aren't already a BBKA member then you can explore your options to 'Become a Member'

Become a member of the BBKA

Membership of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)

We recommend, particularly if you are a new beekeeper or want to start beekeeping, that you join your local BBKA affiliated beekeeping Association who will be able to provide training and support. You will also be part of the national organisation. Partner, Junior, Country and School memberships are also available.

By joining the BBKA you are helping to support the charitable objects:

'to advance the education of the public and beekeepers in the craft of beekeeping and promote the importance of bees in the environment'.

Benefits of Membership:

Education:

Support, mentoring and practical teaching
Training and education meetings
Access to online Learning Platform
Online forum for beekeeping support
Beekeeping examinations, from beginner to the highest level
Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars
Webshop with educational books and resources

Insurance & Magazine:

£10m third party public & product liability insurance
Monthly membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you
On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable

Use our map to find your local Association and contact them directly regarding membership.

Direct Membership:

We strongly recommend that you join a local BBKA affiliated Association especially if you are a new or inexperienced beekeeper. The fees are often less than those of Direct Membership.

For experienced beekeepers who prefer to join the BBKA directly or for those who live abroad we offer Direct Memberships. Please note applications may take up to 10 working days to process.

Benefits of Direct Membership:

Education:

Beekeeping examinations held to the highest level (eligible to apply after 12 months consecutive membership)
Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars
Access to online Learning Platform
Webshop with educational books and resources
Online beekeeping forum
Support the public by collecting swarms (after two years of membership and having the BBKA Basic Assessment qualification)

Insurance & Magazine:

£10m third party public & product liability insurance (only for UK & Channel Island residents)
Bee Disease Insurance (England & Wales only)
Monthly full colour membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you
On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable

Please note we do not offer Partner, Junior, School and Country Direct Memberships; these are only available via BBKA affiliated Associations

If you are already a BBKA Direct or BBKA International Direct Member and wish to renew your Direct Membership, change your contact details or have any queries regarding your current Membership please e-mail: [email protected]

If you wish to join as a BBKA Direct Member or a BBKA International Direct Member please use the link below. Please note this link is for new Direct Memberships only.

APPLY HERE

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