Whitehaven and District Beekeepers Association has been in existence for at least 40 years. The beginnings are recorded by minutes of monthly meetings, and some address books, but no information on subscriptions, nor membership numbers.

We have members along the coastal area from Bootle in the South to Distington in the North but are always happy to welcome new members from any parts of Cumbria.

Objectives of Whitehaven Beekeepers Association

The aims of the branch are to make Beekeeping enjoyable and safe. We have apiary visits during the Summer, provide a variety of social events throughout the year, issue a quarterly newsletter, and attend conventions and conferences. Several members will be taking BBKA examinations in 2007. We hope our branch gives members the chance to keep up to date with disease management, changes in rules and regulations with regard to bee pathology and to sales of hive products.

Contact Form

If you would like to contact Whitehaven Beekeepers Association, please either telephone the secretary or alternativley fill in your details and click the Submit button.

Whitehaven Beekeepers Association will not pass on your details to any other party, and will only reply if requested to do so.

Committee Members

Chair
Paul Connor
Lynnwood, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2NP
Tel: (01946) 823167

Treasurer
Richard Robinson
3 Churchill Drive, Moresby Parks, Cumbria, CA28 8UZ
Tel 07725 236645

Secretary
Val Sullivan
Brackenwray Farm, Kinniside, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AG
Tel: (01946) 862604

Membership Secretary
Alex Nancollis
Ullcoats Mill, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2NP
Tel: (01942) 822912

Inspecting Frames ~ Nigel Vear

Membership Information

Whitehaven Beekeepers Association has two types of membership:

Full Members ~ £20.00/year due on 1st Jan
This includes Membership of the British Beekeepers Association and their insurance cover for public liability. BBKA News is free to members and comes out five times a year. It is full of information about current events, and up to date guidance notes.

Associate Members ~ £5.00/year
This includes all the newsletters, invitations to social events, but not membership of the BBKA, and therefore no insurance cover. This is a suitable option for those without bees who wish to maintain contact with the Branch.

Membership
Please make cheques payable to :

The Whitehaven Branch of
Cumbria Beekeepers Association

Subscriptions should be sent to the Membership Secretary.