Membership
If you live in Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath, or the surrounding area joining CSBKA will gain you admission to all our regular friendly weekly apiary meetings held on a Saturday morning in Pease Pottage which run from April to October. We welcome both beginners and experienced beekeepers at our training apiary where we offer a safe place to learn and practice all aspects of beekeeping. Everyone who attends will benefit, especially those who are new to the craft. For the inexperienced help and advice is essential. You need to be shown how to safely handle bees before you take the plunge and have your first colony – better to find out before rather than after that you don’t really like handling bees at all! Beware of getting carried away and spending a lot of money until you are sure that you are confident. A full busy hive at the height of the season can be very daunting. If, on the other hand, you are already confident with bees and have a history of beekeeping there is ample opportunity to improve your knowledge and share skills in the company of experienced beekeepers. After all, you never stop learning about beekeeping!
Membership Options
Full Member
Gain comprehensive access to all resources, including BDI insurance for up to three colonies.
From £35
Partner Member
Ideal for adult residents living with a full member, offering shared benefits and resources.
£18
Ambrosian Member
Designed for non-beekeepers or those affiliated with another association, supporting our mission.
£11
Membership Details

Full Membership
Attend all apiary and winter meetings
Monthly online newsletter The Buzz
Vote at the AGM
Covered by Bee Disease Insurance (BDI) – Covers loss of hive contents destroyed under the Foul Brood Diseases order (basic is up to 3 colonies). Please make sure you insure for sufficient colonies (including nucs). If you have more colonies than you are insured for any claim will be invalid.
£10,000,000 Public and Products Liability Insurance from the BBKA
Receive the BBKA Newsletter.
Partner Membership
Attend all apiary and winter meetings
Monthly online newsletter The Buzz
May Vote at the AGM
£10,000,000 Public and Products Liability Insurance from the BBKA
Ambrosian Membership
Attend all apiary and winter meetings
Monthly online newsletter The Buzz
