Membership

Membership of our division has many benefits, whether you are new to beekeeping or an experienced beekeeper.

These include:

  • Monthly meetings at our Association apiary as well as at members’ apiaries with experienced speakers on a wide variety of beekeeping subjects
  • Practical demonstration meetings covering everything from wiring a frame to honey extraction to candle making
  • Mentoring service for new beekeepers
  • WhatsApp group – for support & knowledge sharing in an instant
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Library of beekeeping books
  • Extraction equipment for a nominal hire fee
  • Winter meeting programme
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  • Swarm collection service and distribution to members for a small fee
  • Discount on Bee Craft Magazine
  • Discount on The Beekeepers Quarterly Magazine
  • Monthly newsletter from the BBKA
  • Access to members area of the BBKA Website
  • Annual National Honey Fair
  • Insurance against third party claims and loss of bees through certain diseases
  • If you don’t have room for bees, you can hire a plot for a nominal fee at our association apiary and benefit from the expertise & assistance of the Apiary Manager when inspecting your bees

Apiary

Members are able to attend apiary meetings and for small fee keep their bees at the apiary.

Committee & other members

We have a small committee and group of other volunteers who keep the association running.

Book Library

East Grinstead Beekeepers hold a Library for Members to borrow. If you want to borrow a book, please contact the Secretary, who will can arrange to bring it to the next meeting, if not currently on loan.

Social Events and Meetings

We run a range of social events and meetings where we talk about bees and beekeeping. Learning from each other is the best way we learn.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a Beekeeper?

The best way to become a beekeeper is to attend an introductory course, join your local beekeeping association and attend meetings and events where you can handle bees.

Or

Get some bees and some equipment and learn from Youtube, courses and books. See our Beginners page for more information.

What equipment do I need to become a beekeeper.
A list of equipment can be found on the Beginners page.
I've got a swarm in my garden, what should I do?

Check out our Swarms page and if you are sure they are Honeybees, contact our swarm co-ordinator at swarms@egbka.org.uk

I've already got bees. Can I still join EGBKA?
Yes you can. Having your own bees will help you learn and being in contact with other association members will provide you advice and support.
How do I become a member of EGBKA?

To become a member download the membership form and return it to secretary@egbka.org.uk.

I've got bees in my chimney or wall or loft what should I do?

We are not able to help remove bees from buildings etc. This is not covered by our British Beekeepers Association insurance.

There are number of good bee removal companies in Sussex, a quick internet search will find them.