Training & Courses

Beekeeping Introductory Day

Once a year we hold a Beekeeping Introductory Day which gives you the chance to see what beekeeping is all about. It also provides a thorough overview of the whole process for those who are interested but don't want to keep bees themselves and for those who just want to help bees. More info & booking.

Beginners
Course

The Beginners Course runs from April to August each year. The aim is to give you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to start keeping bees yourself. Most beginners acquire bees during the course. More info & booking.

Module 1 - Honeybee Management

Hosted at the HBC on Tuesdays. January 6th, 13th, 27th
February 10th, 24th, March 3rd.

Module 3 - Honey Bee Diseases, Pests and Poisoning

Hosted at the HBC on Mondays 19:00-21:00.
January 12th, 19th, 26th,
February 2nd, 9th, 16th.

BBKA Basic Assessment

This covers all the basic things which all beekeepers should know. The syllabus covers the understanding of how bees interact with the rest of nature and how they are looked after, swarming and diseases together with the practical skills needed to handle bees and to interpret what you see happening in a hive. More info & booking.