Joining WBKA

WBKA is dedicated to supporting beekeepers and beekeeping in Wales, and we are continually reviewing and developing our services. We work closely with the 19 regional beekeeping associations that are affiliated to us, and liaise with the Welsh and UK Governments and internationally.

All members receive either a printed or an electronic copy of our quarterly magazine, the Welsh Beekeeper, with news and information about bees and beekeeping. Our articles cover national and international issues.

Members receive Bee Disease insurance cover at attractive rates and we also provide Public Liability Insurance cover, also known as 3rd Party Liability insurance, for all members without extra payment.

For more details, and information on discounts offered by some beekeeping suppliers, see Membership benefits. 

Our Member Information Privacy Policy is at WBKA Policy Documents.

Most members of WBKA are indirect members through one of our 19 member Beekeeping Associations. The help and advice of experienced beekeepers is invaluable when starting out, and we urge new beekeepers to join one of our member Associations wherever possible: Please see the Member Associations page for contact details.

If for some reason you are unable to join a regional Association, Individual membership is available – this is really only suitable for experienced beekeepers. Individual Membership costs £30.00 a year, which includes Bee Disease Insurance cover for 3 colonies. (Additional cover is available. For the rates see the BDI website).  To join as an Individual Member please complete and submit the application form: Our Membership Secretary will contact you to arrange your membership and explain how to pay your fee. The membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December.