Joining the Association

Full Membership

This includes membership of L&DBKA and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA), and includes Bee Diseases Insurance. You will have access to the Members-only pages of this website and the magazine, BBKA News, will be posted to you each month.

(Note that if you sign up to our beginners’ course Introduction to Beekeeping 2025 the fee for that course includes Full Membership for your first year).

Associate and L&DBKA Membership

This category is for those who have no bees but wish to be part of the local association. BBKA membership is not included and there is no insurance cover. Associate Members have access to the Members-only pages of this website but do not have voting rights at L&DBKA meetings.

Partner BBKA Membership

Partners who reside at the same address as a full BBKA Member may join the L&DBKA as an Associate Member and the BBKA as a Partner Member. Just one copy of the BBKA Magazine will be posted.  The BBKA Membership is two-thirds of the full membership rate.

Junior Membership

This category is open to those under 18 years of age and there is no membership fee. However Junior Members are encouraged to attend the  Introduction to Beekeeping Course for which they will pay just the cost of The BBKA Guide to Beekeeping book. However, a Junior Member attending any L&DBKA event or training session must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is a full L&DBKA Member.

If you are ready to join the Association (or renew your membership) you can download a copy of the Membership Form below.

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Please remember to sign the form if you are a UK tax payer. The Gift Aid concession benefits the Association by up to £1,000 and helps to keep subscription costs down.

If you have any queries about membership, contact the Membership Secretary