Become a Member of the TTVBKA

Membership is open to beekeepers (new & experienced), anyone who is considering keeping bees and those who have an interest in bees and beekeeping.

We have two apiary sites, Twickenham & Mole. The Mole apiary in West Molesey, is a member's apiary where hive stands can be rented (subject to availability). Our Twickenham site, conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from Twickenham train station, is a teaching apiary where we run all our practical sessions.

The Twickenham apiary is suitable for persons with disabilities; the toilets, Discovery Centre, main hall, garden and shop are wheelchair accessible. We endeavour to support all special needs, please contact our Membership Secretary to discuss your requirements.

We have several categories of membership available for those with, or proposing to have, a colony(ies) of bees, non-beekeepers, schools & organisations and other supporters. Our membership runs from April to March.

Available Membership Types

Registered Membership
Registered (Full) membership is for individuals who actively keep hives of bees. As a full registered member, you can:

1. Access to talks, workshops & events and weekly apiary sessions (Apr – Sep)
2. Access to the Associations’ extensive library & use of laboratory
3. Access to the Association members only equipment trading scheme
4. Loan use of specialist equipment including Honey Extractor and Preparation room
5. Educational & practical support for BBKA certificates & modules
6. Knowledge, experience, support & mentorship
7. British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) membership Including BBKA product and Public Liability insurance
8. Subscription to monthly BBKA News magazine and access to BBKA online resources
9. Bee Diseases Insurance (BDI), for up to 3 hives

Partner Membership
Partner Membership is open to beekeepers living at the same address as a Registered Member. Partner Members have all the association benefits of a Registered Membership. Subscriptions to BBKA news and BDI are shared with their partner.

Junior Membership
Junior Membership shall be open to beekeepers under the age of 18. Junior Members have:

1. British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) junior membership
2. Knowledge, experience, support & mentorship
3. Access to talks, workshops & events and weekly apiary sessions (Apr. – Sep.)
4. Access to the Associations’ extensive library & use of laboratory
5. Access to the Association members only equipment trading scheme

Associate Membership
Associate Membership is open to Registered Members of other beekeeping associations which are affiliated to the BBKA and have paid the BBKA Capitation fee on behalf of that member. Associate Membership includes:

1. Access to talks, workshops & events
2. Access to the Associations’ extensive library & use of laboratory
3. Access to the Association members only equipment trading scheme
4. Associate members do not have access to Honey Extractor and Preparation room

Country Membership
Country Membership shall be open those who do not keep bees but who wish to support the TTVBKA. BBKA Country membership is included with access to BBKA online resources and BBKA News magazine. Country Members can:

1. Access to talks, workshops & events
2. Access to the Associations’ extensive library

Corporate/Schools Membership
Corporate Membership is available to commercial, educational & other types of organisations that have an interest in bees & beekeeping. The (named) representative has the same benefits of Registered Members which is extended to the corporate body via their representative but does not receive and BBKA liability insurance products.
Some educational establishments can access BBKA Junior Certificate assessments for their students free of charge.

Schools Individual Membership
Schools Individual Members is open to individuals who are employed by an educational establishment who is a corporate member of the TTVBKA and are not keeping bees outside of the School Member.
This membership includes registered membership of the BBKA and allows these members to achieve individual BBKA assessments & exams. TTVBKA training & support is provided and personal access to some Apiary facilities including the Honey Extractor & Preparation room is provided on a limited basis.

Family Membership
Family Membership is open to non-beekeepers of a Registered Member’s family. This allows family members access Twickenham facilities on behalf of/with the member.

About British Beekeeping Association (BBKA) membership

1. Access to the members only part of their website which is a mine of useful information, including an online forum for beekeeping support
2. Subscription to the monthly BBKA magazine to keep you up to date of the latest bee news, beekeeping advice, research updates and more, posted to your address
3. Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars
4. £10m third party public & product liability insurance (only for UK & Channel Island residents)

About BDI & Additional Insurance Rates

Bee Diseases Insurance (BDI) provides insurance coverage specifically for beekeepers in England and Wales. The coverage offered by BDI compensates beekeepers who have had their equipment destroyed by a Bee Inspector as a result of their colony or colonies being infected by a notifiable disease, currently European Foulbrood (EFB) and American Foulbrood (AFB).

Beekeeping members can insure more colonies for additional premiums.