Furness Beekeepers is an independent beekeeping association  and is not affiliated to any other body or group therefore the subscription you pay stays within your association.

It is run by its members for the benefit of its members .

It is a non profit making charity, all subscriptions, donations and money we earn is ploughed back into the association 

All Members:

The use of  our apiary
Borrow and use beekeeping equipment (including honey extractors)
Borrow and use beekeeping books and videos
Buy varroa treatment at a discounted rate
Buy protective clothing at a discounted rate.
Receive help and advice from very experienced beekeepers.
Attend free meetings with talks from interesting speakers.
Receive a quarterly news letter.

Single/Joint Members Only:

A public liability cover of five million pounds, again from the NFU

A bee disease insurance - if your hives and bees are subject to a mandatory destruction order by DEFRA if AFB or EFB is found in your colonies. The premium of £2.00 is included as part of your membership fee although an additional payment is payable by you for the hives you own over three.