Becoming a member of Durham Beekeepers Association

The Durham Beekeepers Association is a forum for Apiarists who all share an interest in the honeybee and the production of home produced honey.

• We promote the craft of beekeeping and honey production by arranging lectures and demonstrations.
• Enjoy the friendship of other beekeepers at our monthly meetings.
• Practical help for beginners and others is always available.
• Take advantage of our bulk buying and get a discount on your beekeeping equipment purchases.
• Regular Newsletters from the Durham Beekeeping Association and the British Beekeeping Association.
• Receive information and advice leaflets and other literature, and have access to our Library.
• Arrange for members to receive courses of tuition leading to the examinations of the British Beekeepers Association.
• Provide professional diagnostic facilities in case of bee disease.
• Opportunity to take part in the annual Honey Show.
• We run a Spray Liason Committee with local farmers and growers.
• Work with other local Beekeepers Associations, the British Beekeepers Association, and to take part in their activities.
• Public liability insurance for all members.
• New beekeepers can take advantage of our Mentor system.

Full membership for the year 1st November 2008 to 31st October 2009 costs £20.

To join, or for further details, please contact :

John Bennington (Chairman). Tel 01325 315395

or

Send your query via the form on our home page.