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Become a Member

How do i become a member?

You too could be a member of North Somerset Beekeepers, joining our already strong cohort of 200 members. All that is required is the completion of a short form and the payment of our standard annual membership fee. Furthermore, for new members we ask if you would also complete our Gift Aid Form. But first, please see the membership incentives.
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why become a member?

1.
Learn how to care for your bees
2.
After attending our Introductory Course you can have a personal mentor appointed to help you.
3.
Use the Club Apiary facilities
4.
Participate in club events
5.
Insurance protection

6.
Group purchase scheme

7.
Access to Beekeepers FBook forum
8.
Equipment loan scheme

Signing up

Follow the link below and:
  1. Complete the application process
  2. Organise payment 

MEMBERSHIP CATegories

Registered Beekeeper is a full member of North Somerset Beekeepers branch of Avon Beekeepers Association (ABKA) and the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).
  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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  • Latest News
    • Our Blog
    • Social Media Pages
    • Club Newsletters
    • Committee Meeting Minutes
  • Events & Courses
  • Members Section
    • Introduction
    • Apiary Rota
    • Become a Member
    • Membership Renewal
    • Group Purchase Scheme
    • Extractor hire
    • Members Facebook Group
    • Christmas supper
    • Hive Record Card
  • Education & Advice
    • For Beekeepers
    • Children, Youth groups and schools
    • Teachers and Youth group leaders
    • Seasonal Advice
    • LibraryBooks
  • Swarm Collection
  • Contact Us
  • Committee Meeting Minutes
  • Policies