Short Courses
Weekend courses to advance specific skills and study for the beekeeper with 3 or more years of experience and who may be studying for the BBKA, SBA, WBKA, or FIBKA examinations and assessments.
Each course is a mix of theory, practice, and discussion appropriate to the subject matter. With 2 expert tutors and up to 12 students, attendees can really advance their skills and knowledge. Detailed course descriptions are given on the Short Courses page, or click below for a specific course of interest.
Honeybee Behaviour
Through understanding the natural behaviour of honeybees, we can better prepare ourselves as beekeepers to predict or respond to their needs.
5th & 6th September 2020
Devon venue
Swarm Control
We will explore why honeybees swarm, and how beekeepers can detect, manage and control this swarming.
19th & 20th September 2020
Devon venue
Anatomy & Dissection
Studying honeybee anatomy helps beekeepers understand how bees are able to carry out the many and varied tasks they perform.
17th & 18th October 2020
Devon venue
3+ years of beekeeping and thinking
Where next...?
Advance your knowledge and skills with expert tutors at our week-long residential
Summer School
Practical beekeeping, Queen raising, Nuc making, Swarm control, Varroa management
2020 Summer School cancelled due to Coronavirus lockdown.
2021 dates TBC shortly.
