Becoming a new beekeeper with the SBKA is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Introduction to Beekeeping

Learn about what's involved in keeping bees, the tools and equipment you need, and the different ways to obtain your first bees.

2. Join the Somerset Beekeepers Association

Joining the Somerset Beekeepers' Association is easy and inexpensive. There are twelve Divisions and you can join the one that is most convenient for you. Click the button below to find out more.

3. Attend a Beginners' Course

Attending a beginners' course, usually held in the winter months, will help you build up your knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of beekeeping. It's also usually the first step in obtaining a colony of honeybees!