Derbyshire Beekeepers

Joining

There are several grades of membership to the DBKA

Registered – this is the main adult membership. It includes membership of the national British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) which includes the monthly BBKA News, public liability insurance and many other benefits. It also includes Bee Disease Insurance (BDI) for up to 3 hives. Insurance for additional hives up to 39 can be bought in addition

Partner – this is membership for another adult at your address. This also includes membership of the BBKA and, by extension, public liability coverage. BDI is not needed as hives are covered in the Registered membership (please answer zero to the number of hives question when completing a Partner membership form)

Junior – this is membership for under 18s. This membership is essentially the same as the Partner for younger members of the family. If the Junior is to be the sole beekeeper please let me know so the insurance cover is more complete.

Local – this is membership of just the DBKA and not the BBKA. It doesn’t include any of the insurance or other benefits of the BBKA. It may be someone who is already a full member of a neighbouring association or someone who wishes to enjoy the social aspect of DBKA meetings

School – this is the equivalent of the Registered membership but for Schools

Membership always runs from Jan 1st to Dec 31st irrespective of when you join in the year.

Membership Rates for 2024:

  • Registered Member: £28
  • Junior Member: £20
  • Local Member: £10
  • Partner Member: £25
  • School: £32

To apply to join please click here to go to our New Member Form.