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Andover and District Beekeepers Association

Honey extractor loan policy

Version 1.1

These are the conditions for borrowing a honey extractor from the Andover and District Beekeepers Association (ADBKA).

  1. Who can borrow. Any approved, active ADBKA member, as recorded in our eR2 database, can borrow an ADBKA honey extractor.
  2. Charge and deposit. There is no charge to members for the loan. Before collection, you pay a refundable £50 deposit to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by bank transfer. Paying the deposit shows that you agree to the conditions in this policy.
  3. Booking. Book a loan through the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the Secretary is away or unavailable, book through the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  4. Non-members. Beekeepers who are not ADBKA members can also borrow an extractor. They pay a £50 fee as well as the deposit, and all the other conditions still apply. ADBKA members have priority.
  5. Returning it. Return the extractor on the agreed date, which must be no later than 7 days after collection. If you return it late, you may lose your deposit. If it is not returned within a month of the agreed date, you may have to pay the full cost of a replacement.
  6. Fair shares. So that no member keeps the extractors to themselves, there must be at least 4 weeks between one member's loans.
  7. Cleaning. Clean and dry the extractor thoroughly, so that it is ready for the next borrower or for storage.
  8. Inspection. When the extractor comes back, it will be checked for cleanliness and damage.
    • If it is not clean enough, you will be asked to clean it again.
    • If it is still not clean enough, you lose your deposit and ADBKA keeps it.
    • If it is damaged, you pay for the repair or a replacement.
    The decision of the member doing the inspection is final.
  9. Collection and return. You are responsible for arranging collection and return. The extractors are kept in the store at the Cowdown apiary, so arrange this directly with the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..