Membership
These are just a few of the benefits of becoming a WGBA member – there are many more, not least the fellowship of like minded local beekeepers.
Not all of our members have or want their own bees, and you can get as (in)actively involved as you like.
Training
The Association holds regular training courses and workshops for beekeepers at all levels of experience. Some members choose to take the SBA national exams, others just want to learn for fun and understand the bees.
Mentoring
Help and advice is always available for and from any member. New members can be offered a named mentor who will be an experience beekeeper and one who is keen to help a beginner beekeeper.
Association Apiary
Hopefully coming soon - watch this space
Apiary Visits
During the Summer, members have monthly visits to Apiaries of experienced beekeepers.
Winter Meetings
Over the winter, the association hosts presentations by guest speakers. There are usually various courses running, and some members arrange ad hoc study groups for exam revision, or specialist interests.
Equipment
We have a honey extractor available for members to borrow. Members sometimes also arrange to borrow or swap kit between themselves, subject to best hygiene practice.
Library
we have a decent selection of beekeeping books and magazines which are available for members to borrow
Honey Show
The annual Honey show is held in the Autumn. There are classes not just for Honey, but just about any product of the hive along with a photography class and many others
Newsletters
Members can opt to receive regu;ar prattlings from the Chair.