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 beekeeping group who can provide training and support. Junior membership and School membership is also available.

Support and mentoring
Practical teaching at the training apiary
Training and education meetings
Online forum for beekeeping support
£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
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
Discounts from suppliers to help set up as a beekeeper

5% discount for all members from National Bee Supplies www.beekeeping.co.uk

You can join via your Local Associations here

Independent 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 individual membership:

Online forum for beekeeping support
£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
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
Discounts from suppliers to help set up as a beekeeper

5% discount for all members from National Bee Supplies www.beekeeping.co.uk

To join as an individual member please fill in the details below.

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If you need books, BBKA special editions or memory sticks about courses please go to BBKA Resources to buy them

Swarm removal

Beekeepers are often approached about winged, flying creatures, especially in the spring and summer period, when they are their most active simply working and are no cause for alarm. We can only help if they are honeybees.
Find beekeeping near You

Please scroll over our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Courses and education

Our charity raises the standards of beekeeping through its exam structure
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How do I become a beekeeper?

How do I become a beekeeper? - Why you should join a local association? - Where can I find out about courses? - books that will help
The Asian Hornet

If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
Gardening for bees

We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Honey

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Asian Hornet Traps

News from the Government about the best traps to help catch and identify Asian Hornets over the coming season
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