Members
Bulk Buy Scheme
Association Bulk Buy deals for members only We provide a bulk buy scheme for the benefit of our members only, where commonly used beekeeping items are purchased in bulk quantities by the Association and sold on to members at discounted prices. We currently stock the following: Ambrosia Syrup Ambrosia Fondant Pollen supplement Honey buckets Honey jars and lids (limited stock kept in hand) PLEASE NOTE ONLINE ORDERING IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT. Contact resources@basingstokebees.co.uk if you would like to order any of the above.
Mentoring Scheme
Members' Beekeeping Mentoring Scheme The Association is currently undertaking a review of its beekeeping training and one of the elements that is up for discussion is the mentoring of first and second year beekeepers. An option being considered is for the Association to allocate a suitable mentor to match the individual needs of a new beekeeper. This may involve the new beekeeper having a “Bee Buddy” with whom they manage their colonies initially or other new beekeepers may wish to be able to contact an experienced beekeeping association member by telephone or email to get advice on a specific issue...
BDBKA Constitution
The Association's Constitution is published here and is updated annually to reflect the continuous development of the Association. It should be read in conjunction with the Association Rules and By-laws. Any rules changes are presented at AGMs for approval.
The John Furzey Library
The library is made up of the books from both the David Rowse and C.P. Abbot collections donated to the Association by John Furzey. The collection is wide ranging and some of the books are very old. The books are for the use of members of the association, on a monthly loan basis. Books can be ordered from David Holloway - resources@basingstokebees.co.uk - and collected from him by arrangement or at a winter meeting. The books will not be sent out by post nor should they be returned by post. It will be the responsibility of the member borrowing the...
Wanted / For Sale
Are you a member looking for a piece of beekeeping equipment? or de-cluttering and have something to sell? Contact the Web Administrator to post your advert here, supplying a photo if possible. WANTED Date Item Contact Photo FOR SALE Date Item Contact Photo
Useful Links
Websites of interest to members Organisations British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) https://www.bbka.org.uk/ Hampshire Beekeepers Association (HBA) http://hampshirebeekeepers.org.uk/ Bee Diseases Insurance (BDI) http://www.beediseasesinsurance.co.uk/ National Bee Unit and BeeBase (NBU) http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/ Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency Local Stockists Becky’s Beezzzs Ltd, Andover https://www.beckysbeesonlineshop.co.uk/ Thornes (Stockbridge and Windsor) http://www.thorne.co.uk/