Membership Application

Membership Application

Most of our members are Full/Registered members. However, there are different categories of membership to suit individual circumstances. 

“Full/Registered” Member: £30.50 for 2026

  • This is the Category for those with bees
  • Membership of BBKA for education, exams etc.
  • The monthly BBKA News magazine.
  • Public Liability Insurance concerning your bees.
  • Bee Disease Insurance for up to 3 colonies. Additional charges apply for more than 3 colonies
  • Public Liability Insurance concerning your bees.
  • Access to local Hexham Beekeepers Association events.
    • Monthly presentation/talk/seminar/beginner training.
    • Contact other local beekeepers.
    • Access to the Bee Mart.

 “Partner” Member of a Registered Member: £16.50 for 2026

  • You have the same access to the resources as a “Full/Registered” member.
  • Note – You need to have the same address as the principal “Registered member”.

“Country” Member:  £16.50 for 2026

  • An interested member without any bees, as yet.
  • You have the same access to the resources as other members.

“Junior” Member: £5.50 for 2026

  • For members who are less than 18 years old, and have a parent who is a Registered member.
  • You have  access to HBKA events.

“Associate” Member: £8.50 for 2026

  • This is for those already registered with BBKA through another Association.

How to join

  • To join, please contact David Wilson, Membership Secretary, either by email at membership@hexhambeekeepers.co.uk, or text 07775 822095, with:
    • Your name
    • The first line of your address
    • Your postcode
    • Your mobile phone number (if emailing)
    • Your email address (if texting)
    • The category of membership you require (if known)
  • The Membership Secretary will then create a record in the database and send you an email with a URL for you to complete your record and respond with your method of payment.
  • After payment, you will receive a receipt and an certificate for Bee Disease Insurance (where applicable).

For any questions related to membership, please email David Wilson at membership@hexhambeekeepers.co.uk.

For other general enquiries about HBKA, please use the Contact Us page to seek further information.