Q. How do I join the HWBKA?
A. Come to our next meeting! Alternatively you may contact the association by email (contact@hwbka.co.uk). The meetings are usually on the last Friday of the month - September through to May. We also run summer events at members apiaries throughout the surrounding area. Please refer to either the Events section or the downloads section for our latest newsletter which details the next event dates.

Q. How much does it cost to join the HWBKA and are there any membership benefits?
A. HWBKA membership costs from £8 to £40 per year depending on what type of membership you take up. This includes insurance, membership to the British Bee keeping Association (BBKA) also the Bucks County Bee Keeping Association. Please see the membership form.
We also offer reduced rates for partner beekeepers and non
beekeepers who would like to be kept in touch with bees and beekeeping

Membership benefits also include an entitlement to a 10% reduction in the published subscription rate to Bee Craft, use of the members-only area of our website, help with finding a site to keep your bees close to High Wycombe, our monthly newsletter, and use of the following:

1. Honey extractor
2. Extensive Library of useful and some rare books on Beekeeping
3. Monthly talks by leading experts in the field of Beekeeping
4. Expert tuition by friendly and enthusiastic beekeepers
5. Access to the latest information and legislation from the British Bee Keepers Association (BBKA)
6. Third party insurance provided through the BBKA.

Please refer to the downloads section for a copy of our membership application form

Q. How often does the HWBKA meet?
A. The HWBKA meets on the last Friday of each month at 7:30PM, September through May. We also run summer events at members apiaries throughout the county.

Q. Where are the HWBKA meetings?
A. The HWBKA meets at the Environment Centre, On the Rye, High Wycombe. See the Contact Us section.

Q. What happens at a Beekeepers Meeting?
A. Guest speakers are invited to talk to our members on various topics. There is normally a good selection of home made cakes too!