Beekeeping Introductory Course
Pre Registration
The cost of the course is only £80, payable in advance. This includes 1 years' membership of the BBKA.
The course would broadly cover the following:
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Introduction to Beekeeping
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The life of the honey bee colony - Bee lifecycle
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Hive - Hive Types - Equipment
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Beekeeping Year
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Queens - Swarms
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Bees - Plants - Harvest
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Pests & Diseases
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​Handing out of certificates and celebration of success
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There will be a blend of classroom and practical experience at the apiary during the course, with the aim of converting the classroom knowledge into hands on management of a colony.