If you are interested in keeping bees we strongly recommend you join a beekeeping association. Find you nearest Local Association here.
As well as providing all important insurance when you have bees, your local Association can provide you with the following:
- Access to experienced beekeepers
- Details of the local Association’s programme of meetings and activities.
- Details of beekeeping courses
- The annual cost of membership and insurance
- Updates on talks, lectures, demonstrations, workshops and conferences
- Your local Association may have an apiary where you can work alongside experienced beekeepers