Join Us
Whether you are a seasoned bee keeper, new to bee keeping, or just want to support bees, joining our Association will be an informative and fun experience. We have several memberships available from adult bee keepers to social members. We also want to encourage children to develop a passion for all things bee related so we have a special school membership!

Membership of the Huddersfield & District Bee Keeping Association
includes

For everyone:
  • Supporting our important work to promote sustainable and responsible bee keeping 
  • Regular programme of indoor and outdoor meetings throughout the year
  • Visits to apiaries of the Association and other members
  • Programme of winter meetings including lectures, presentations and the infamous quiz
  • Lots of tea and cakes!
plus for beekeepers:
  • Bee Disease Insurance
  • Sharing of knowledge, experiences; mentoring support
  • 2nd hand equipment
  • Extraction equipment to borrow
  • Discount offers for sugar syrup, foundation, etc.
  • Offers of spare swarms from other members
  • An extra pair of hands

Membership of the Yorkshire Bee Keeping Association
included with Full Individual, Junior Individual and Family HDBKA memberships

  • Programme of online events and learning opportunities
  • Discounts on equipment and supplies
  • Opportunities to meet other beekeepers at regional events for lectures, talks and demonstrations and to discuss the practicalities of beekeeping
  • Information on auctions, equipment sales, beginners and advanced beekeeping courses

Membership of the British Bee Keeping Association
included with Full Individual, Junior Individual and Family HDBKA memberships

  • Bee Keeper's Public and Property Liability Insurance
  • Monthly BBKA magazine
  • Access to the BBKA website for knowledge, latest legislation, best practice and current advice on pests & diseases
  • Opportunity to take bee keeping examinations
  • Access to Bee Inspectors for disease recognition, advice and treatment
  • BBKA lobbying of government and EU for the benefit of all beekeepers
  • Discounted entry to BBKA functions (Spring Convention etc.) and from various suppliers