Course for beginner beekeepers
Each year we host courses for beginner beekeepers, which teaches all of the necessary information to prepare a novice for the British Beekeepers Association basic assessment. The course is normally held over two Sundays. The next course will be held in January 2026 (dates to be finalised). The course will be classroom based but there will an optional practical day in April when you will have an opportunity to inspect a colony of bees and make up a brood frame. Full course notes will be provided. The cost of the course is £45 + club membership (usually £5) Anyone interested in learning beekeeping should contact Alan English mobile: 07581 899061
Description of the course
The course will be of interest to those who wish to learn more about the various species of Bee and their relationship to the environment, how they can be kept and the equipment required. Those who have kept bees for a period of at least 12 months will find the contents of the course to be sufficient for taking the BBKA Basic Examination with confidence.
Topics Covered |
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| Session 1 | Introduction to the course and beekeeping |
| Session 2 | The hive |
| Session 3 | Beekeeping in history |
| Session 4 | The beekeeping year |
| Session 5 | Queens |
| Session 6 | Swarms |
| Session 7 | Pests and diseases |
| Session 8 | Bee plants and hive products |
| Session 9 | Getting started |