How do i become a member?
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You too could be a member of North Somerset Beekeepers, joining our already strong cohort of over 200 members. Follow the link below to find out more. But first, please see the membership incentives.
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why become a member?
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1. Learn how to care for your bees |
2. After attending our Introductory Course you can keep your first colony of bees at the Branch apiary. |
3. Use the Branch Apiary facilities |
4. Participate in club events |
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5. Insurance protection with Registered membership status |
6. Group purchase scheme |
7. Access to North Somerset FaceBook group and other WhatsApp groups |
8. Extraction equipment hire scheme |
MEMBERSHIP CATegories
Registered Beekeeper is a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
Partner Membership is intended for someone living at the same address as a registered member. A Partner Member is a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
Country Membership is intended for someone who does not keep bees but is interested in beekeeping. A Country Member is a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
Insurance is not included.
Junior Membership is for under 18s. A Junior member has the same benefits as a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
Local or Branch Associate Member is intended for those who do not keep bees or are full members of another branch.
- Benefits include Public Liability Insurance for up to 3 hives with the option to cover more.
- Bee disease insurance
- Attendance to all branch talks and events
- Monthly BBKA magazine
- Access to the membership area of the BBKA site
- Cost £45
Partner Membership is intended for someone living at the same address as a registered member. A Partner Member is a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
- A separate copy of the BBKA magazine is not included
- Cost £24
Country Membership is intended for someone who does not keep bees but is interested in beekeeping. A Country Member is a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
Insurance is not included.
- Attendance to all branch talks and events is included
- Monthly BBKA magazine is included
- Cost £28
Junior Membership is for under 18s. A Junior member has the same benefits as a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
- A junior member must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Cost £14
Local or Branch Associate Member is intended for those who do not keep bees or are full members of another branch.
- This is intended as a social membership.
- Club events can be attended
- Insurance is not included.
- BBKA magazine is not included.
- Cost £15