Welcome to Leeds Beekeepers Association
Leeds Beekeepers Association is a large, active group of 200+ beekeepers, ranging from the ‘just started’ to the 50+ hive bee farmer with 30 years experience. I am sure that among us, you will find members who have similar interests to yourself. In addition to the support of other beekeepers, there are many benefits of membership including access to discounted beekeeping supplies.
We also offer beginners courses throughout the year encompassing theory and practical sessions, for those wishing to learn more about beekeeping and, improver sessions for more experienced beekeepers, which include practical sessions and refreshers on popular topics.
We have a large apiary at the Temple Newsam Estate where we meet on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer for lots of “bee talk” and on the second Saturday of the month (usually) throughout the year. We hold our winter meetings with guest speakers covering bee related topics and sometimes demonstrations at St. Theresa’s Church, Newman Centre, Station Road, Crossgates, Leeds, LS15 7JY. or via Zoom. A full timetable of events for the year can be found on our website.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone wishing to join the Association. The membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December.
Membership of the association will give you the following advantages:
- The fellowship of other beekeepers with whom you can enjoy beekeeping through the exchange of views and experiences.
- Help and advice on any aspect of beekeeping.
- Monthly winter meetings from September to March
- Summer outdoor demonstrations on practical beekeeping at Temple Newsam.
- Membership of the Yorkshire Beekeepers Association (YBKA) and British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) with the opportunity to take BBKA qualifying examinations.
- The YBKA monthly e-news (Full/Partner members and School members only).
- The BBKA monthly magazine by post (Full/Partner members and School members only).
- Access to the Association's library with books and videos, which may be borrowed free of charge.
- The opportunity to borrow a honey extractor – deposit required
- The opportunity to sell honey through the association.
- Public liability insurance cover via BBKA membership
- Access to discounted Beekeeping supplies.
The Membership categories available are Individual, Partner, Associate, Junior, Social and School.
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