As an active beekeeping association, we are delighted to welcome new members.
Registered Membership
For those with, or proposing to have, colonies of bees
Benefits:
- Access to all FDBKA events
- Hampshire Beekeepers’ Association (HBA) membership
- British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) membership
- Subscription to monthly BBKA News magazine
- Public Liability & Bee Diseases Insurance (for 1-3 hives)
- Loan use of FDBKA equipment
Country Membership
For those not intending to have colonies of bees
Benefits:
- Access to all FDBKA events
- Subscription to monthly BBKA News magazine
Associate Membership
For those who do not participate in beekeeping activities or who are full members of another association
Benefits:
- Access to all FDBKA events
Click on the link for our Member Introduction Information
What does it cost?
Membership Category | Fee | |
Registered Membership |
£40 | Fee breakdown: FDBKA - £12.00 |
Country Membership | £22 | Fee breakdown: FDBKA - £12.00 |
Associate Membership | £10 | Fee breakdown: FDBKA - £10.00 |
Junior Membership | £10 | Fee breakdown: FDBKA - £10.00 |
Additional Apiary Fee | £10 | For those with hives on the Ray & Jean Powell Titchfield Apiary |
Additional Bee Diseases Insurance Premium (applicable to Registered Memberships only) | £1.20 | 4-5 colonies |
How do I become a member?
Our preferred and easiest way is to complete the online Application Form. Submitting this form will send a request to our membership secretary. On receipt of your Application you will be emailed a link to our Registration system where you will be able to fill in the remainder of your details. The Registration form will also calculate for you the amount you will owe.
If you are unable to complete the online Application Form, you can download a form in .pdf format by clicking on this link Membership Application Form 2024. The form will need to be completed manually and mailed to the FDBKA Treasurer (see address below).
If you require a Microsoft Word version of the (paper) Application Form, please email the Membership Secretary.
How do I pay?
Our preferred method for payment is via BACS to FDBKA, Sort code: 30-99-50, Account No: 51957768
If you are unable to use online banking, you can write a cheque, payable to FDBKA and mail it to the FDBKA Treasurer at 24 Harvey Crescent, Warsash, SO31 9TA.
Finally, a small number of printed forms are available if you attend an Association meeting, where payment can be accepted by bank card or cheque.
How (and when) do I renew my membership?
Memberships are due for renewal on 1st January.
An invitation to renew will normally be emailed to you in December.
As an existing member, your details will already be stored on the national Registration system (eR2). When renewal time comes around, the Membership Secretary will email you a link to your personal registration details. Here, you are able to confirm them and submit any changes. Payment will be by BACS, the details of which are included in your renewal cover letter.
What do I do if my email address or contact details change?
Please email the Membership Secretary if any of your details change or you may not receive your renewal details.