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Joining Kintyre and Mid-Argyll beekeeping association (KAMABA) offers a range of benefits for all local beekeepers.

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Guests of the association (Free):

  • Access: One forum for advice
  • Meetings: Attend for £3 per person, without voting rights
  • Renewal: Expires annually and requires renewal
  • Ideal For: Those considering beekeeping with no firm plans and just a few questions.
  • No access to our member-only bee tools though. Sorry!

 
All guests and paid members can access our online introductory course, “Could You Keep Honey Bees?“. This course covers basic concepts of beekeeping, including hive placement, initial costs, and time commitment. All other courses are free to Paid Members. 

YOU CAN UPGRADE YOUR FREE ACCESS AT ANY TIME

Paid Membership of the Association

Annual Fees: £25 for individuals, £35 for families (two adults, two U16s)

Benefits

  • Voting rights for adults
  • Free entry to meetings
  • Access to all courses (more being added)
  • Beekeeping information and potential access to bees
  • Access to our bee tools!
  • Subscription: auto-renewing, can be cancelled anytime
  • Ideal for: anyone actively keeping bees or about to start

How support is provided
KAMABA shares information and support through our monthly meetings and the members’ forum on this website. We encourage members to use these regularly to build knowledge and confidence. Updates, minutes, resources and answers to common questions are shared via the forum, so members are expected to check and use it as part of membership.

Occasionally, members may be asked if they would like to give a short presentation on a topic. This is a supportive way to learn and share practical experience with others.

Note: We cannot provide one-to-one private tuition.


You can pay online now via PayPal, or contact the secretary for an application form to make a BACS payment, or attend the next meeting with cash. We usually meet at Campbeltown Picture House on the third Thursday of every month at 7pm. Just pop along, all welcome. Non-members pay £3 each. Members are free.

We cover Kintyre and Mid-Argyll. However, members need to be aware that the meetings are in Campbeltown and travel will be required if attending. The forum provides an excellent way to remain updated and collaborate if travel is an issue.

Access Levels

You may select only one level from this group.

LevelPriceAction
Guests

Free.

Membership expires after 1 Year.

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Single Membership

£25.00 per Year.

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Family Membership

£35.00 per Year.

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Educational Support: Paid members can get on demand guidance on best practices, access all of our courses, can work towards Beekeeping Certificates, and can enjoy hands-on learning through meetings and excursions.

Community and Networking: The association offers a supportive community, monthly meetings, and an active members forum for sharing experiences and mentorship. This aids all of us.

Access to Resources: Paid members can access the association’s apiary and swarm collection service.  This aids beginners in starting their own hives and allows experienced beekeepers to replenish or multiply, with beginners having priority. You can check our swarms page where we regularly gain colonies from local swarms. In the Paid Members forums, there’s a Bees Wanted section for this purpose.

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