Welcome to the Frome BeekeeperS' Association

Welcome to the Frome Beekeepers' Association, located in the east of Somerset. Frome Beekeepers have a number of social occasions through the year.  All Members, their friends and Associates are welcome to attend these events. We run a beginners course starting in February as well as training for the BBKA exams. We are a friendly bunch and welcome new members. We have a core of very experienced beekeepers who are happy to help and give advice to new beekeepers and members of the public. You will see us at various events like the Cheese Show and  the Frome Festival.

Practical beekeeping and ongoing training is undertaken by smaller geographically based groups of about 10 members. Each group has at least one experienced beekeeper and a manager who arranges meetings at various apiaries.  Each group manages its own programme and there is some crossover between the groups.
August 2022. Our club Apiary is up and running. See more by clicking the button above

Membership Renewal 2023-24

Membership renewal for rejoining the Frome Beekeepers' Association starts in November 2023.  Existing members will receive an email with a link to renew your membership. Fill in the online form and click the submit button. DO NOT print this form out and send it to me filled in. If you would rather fill in a paper form please ring or email our Treasurer/membership sec. and a form will be sent out to you.

Join the Frome Beekeepers

We are accepting new members to join the Frome Beekeepers Association from November 2024. Please click the button below and fill in the online form. We will then email you back with payment methods.

Frome Beekeepers' Library

We have a small library of books which are available to members. 

Introductory Course

Click the button below to find out more information on the next Beginners' Course.
Our next course will be starting in February 2024. We are taking applicants for the course from November 2023.

Frome Division Events

Equipment rental

In addition to the library, the club has a selection of equipment for borrowing/rental by club members. This includes Beesuits, nucs, apidea mating nucs, and honey extractors, amongst other items.
Please contact Janet Norman for rental of the Extractor. Please click the link below and read this document before rental.
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Contact Information

FBKA Committee 2023-24
​President  Sue Hulme
​Chairman  John Plaxton
​Treasurer  Sarah Howell
Membership Secretary  Debbie Hicks
​Education/Training  Oisin Hanrahan
​Secretary  Libby Meyrick
Library  Sue Hulme
​Social Secretary  Libby Meyrick
​County Rep Vacant
Branch Apiary Manager/Equipment Manager Janet Norman
​Webmaster John Plaxton