Join Sherborne BKA

We are very keen to welcome new members to the Association, which will help to ensure that we are able to share skills and experience in beekeeping.  We also want to ensure that we keep enthusiastic beginners well trained and knowledgable.

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Here are some of the benefits to becoming a member:

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Full Membership

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Membership of the Sherborne Association

• Access to local training courses

• Quarterly Dorset Beekeepers Association Magazine

• Local talks and events

• Utilise our available equipment

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Membership of the British Beekeeping Association (BBKA)

• Information and advice on beekeeping

• Online resources - education/training, forum, etc

• £10m third party public liability insurance  

• £10m product liability insurance

• Monthly membership magazine - BBKA News

• Beekeeping examinations to the highest level

• Representation at national and international levels

• Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition

• Audiovisual aids and slide libraries

• Membership card entitling you to additional benefits

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Associate  Membership

New Beekeepers without Bees, or those who wish to support the Association.

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Membership of the Sherborne Association

• Access to local training courses

• Quarterly Dorset Beekeepers Association Magazine

• Local talks and events

• Utilise our available equipment

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Partner  Membership

Requiring a full member to be registered in the same household, Partner Membership will allow you to enjoy all of the benefits of full membership at a reduced rate.​

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Junior Membership 

For those enthusiasts who are under 18, and a full member is registered in the same household, Junior Membership will allow you to enjoy all of the benefits of full membership at a reduced rate.

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Coverage for all types of Membership​​​​​

Each of the membership types detailed above will cover BDI insurance for up to three colonies.  Any more colonies attract additional payments as follows:

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Up to 5 (including the basic 3) £1.20
Up to 10 (including the basic 3) £4.70
Up to 15 (including the basic 3) £7.75
Up to 20 (including the basic 3) £9.50
Up to 25 (including the basic 3) £11.10
Up to 30 (including the basic 3) £13.60
Up to 35 (including the basic 3) £16.20

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Full membership is £31 and associate membership is just £15 a year. The membership period begins in October, and part year membership is not available.

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Please download and complete the membership form, or use the contact form below for further details.

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