{"id":8303,"date":"2024-09-02T15:42:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fifebeekeepers.co.uk\/?page_id=8303"},"modified":"2025-11-26T17:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:56:37","slug":"join-fba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fifebeekeepers.co.uk\/?page_id=8303","title":{"rendered":"Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fife Beekeepers welcomes new members irrespective of age, experience or background.   We are a friendly and supportive society and aim to make the experience of all who keep bees in Fife as enjoyable and productive as possible. If you are considering joining, you are welcome to come along to a meeting before making your final decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of joining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership of the association provides access to the the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practical demonstrations and events at our new teaching apiary on the Balcaskie estate in the East Neuk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through the winter, monthly talks on all aspects of beekeeping. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to expert advice from more experienced beekeepers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase of beekeeping supplies at discounted prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loan of  books and equipment, including  access to our honey extraction facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A regular newsletter keeping you up to date with news and events and also providing advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For beginners specifically, practical and theoretical tuition on our  newly revamped  beginners course.  This will be followed by mentoring and on going support as you start keeping your own bees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Fife Beekeepers Asssociation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fife Beekeepers Association\u2019s membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Membership may be taken out at any time during the year. After 1 November new memberships will run to the end of the following year. Membership renewals are due from 1st January and must be paid by 28<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;February. Once completed please return this form either by email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:secretary@fifebeekeepers.co.uk\">secretary@fifebeekeepers.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;or by post to&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Secretary, Fife Beekeepers Association,&nbsp;Balcormo Farm, St Monans, Anstruther, Fife&nbsp;&nbsp;KY10 2RE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual membership fees are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual: \u00a315;<br>Each additional family member at the same address: \u00a35;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To join the Association, please click the button below to go to the online form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fifebeekeepers.co.uk\/?page_id=8982\">Join FBA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, a printable\/emailable form is available here (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifebeekeepers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fife-Beekeepers-Association-Membership-Form-2026.pdf\">pdf<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifebeekeepers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fife-Beekeepers-Association-Membership-Form-2026.docx\">word<\/a>). This form can be downloaded and printed and either posted or emailed to the Secretary (contact details are included on the form).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fife Beekeepers welcomes new members irrespective of age, experience or background. 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