Cumbria Beekeepers Association is the umbrella organisation for the five local branches of the British Beekeepers Association in Cumbria.

It was formed originally after a meeting of nine beekeepers in Cockermouth in April 1901. Apart from a Mr D S Scott, none of the other founder members are known, except that Lord Muncaster was appointed President, Canon Rawnsley as Chairman and a John Vickers of Boot as Secretary. John Boot was replaced as secretary (reason unkown) in 1902 by G W Saunders of Douthwaite who remained in office until moving to south of England in 1907.

In 1903 the membership was 183, approximately the same as present day figures.

Cumbria Beekeepers Association

The objectives of Cumbria Beekeepers Association:

• The improvement of beekeeping in the county.
• Education and training of beekeepers.
• Public relations and education.
• The control and where possible the eradication of disease and disorders of honeybees within the county.

Local Branches & Membership

Membership of Cumbria Beekeepers Association is open to anyone subscribing to the aims and constitution of the association, through membership of one its local Branches.

The Association has five local branch association.

• Carlisle
• Cockermouth
• Keswick
• Penrith
• Whitehaven

To see what's happening in your area look at your nearest branch page.

The branches organise meeting and events throughout the year; branch membership provides a contact to share social beekeeping events and training.

Beekeepers who join a local Branch of the Association, automatically become members of Cumbria Beekeepers Association, and are then entitled to take part in all its activities and those of any other branches.

Members benefit from services provided both by the association that are made available to them through its membership of the British Beekeepers Association.

Third party insurance is provided as part of the subscription

Pre 1940 beekeepers in Cumbria

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