When you do our beekeeping course, we strongly recommend you join your local Beekeeping Association. You will need, in fact you will want, beekeeping mentoring, support and advice.
British Beekeepers Association
Scottish Beekeepers Association
Local Beekeeping Associations Most of the British Beekeeping Assns are listed here.
Newcastle Beekeepers Association (Local to our Beekeeping Courses in Gateshead)
Cumbria Beekeepers Association (Local to our Beekeeping Course in Lanercost, near Carlisle)
Hexham Beekeepers Association (our local Association) all newcomers are welcome at meetings whether they are members or not. Have a drink at the bar and chat about beekeeping, listen to the talk and have a fun in a friendly environment.