For those just Interested, or those who would like to take up Beekeeping
There are 7 Beekeeping Divisions across Hertfordshire, and a number of presentations and courses across the County. You are welcome to apply to attend any of these presentations and courses regardless where you live, and each of them will include help in guiding you to your local Division if you’re then interested in continuing into Beekeeping.
- Bee Awareness Sessions
The Bee Awareness sessions are held in the autumn and provide an overview about bees and the work of the beekeeper.
The informal session are aimed at those just interested, and those thinking about taking up beekeeping and would firstly like to know a little more.
There’s a £5 charge for this session.
8th October 2023, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, 14:30 to 17:00 - Beekeepers Beginners course
A 12.5hr course spread across 5 Sunday afternoons and an Apiary visit for those who would wish to take up the craft of beekeeping.
Cost £100 per person, includes NHBKA membership.
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First Year’s Beekeeping Training
Once started into Beekeeping then the following courses are available to help you develop your beekeeping understanding and skills in your first years of beekeeping. The courses are organised by some Divisions sharing their running, and are open to all members of Hertfordshire Beekeepers Divisions.
- BBKA Basic Assessment Preparation course
To take the Basic Assessment you should have managed at least one colony of bees for a minimum of 12 months. Our course runs over 4 Sunday Afternoons for those wishing to take their BBKA Basic Assessment certificate in beekeeping.
Cost £20 per person
Sunday 7th April 2022
Sunday 14th April 2022
Sunday 5th May 2022 at Hillbrow for swarm prevention
Sunday 12th May 2022 at Hillbrow for Mock Assessment
More info here - New Season Preparation course
A 3 evening course for those with a year’s practical beekeeping experience.
Cost £15 per person
February 15th &22nd & March 1st 2023
Venue, Christchurch, Pear Tree Hall, 20 Tewin Road,
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BW
More info here - Swarm Collecting course
For those wishing to become involved in going out to collect swarms, and to help those collecting their own swarms when preventative measures have failed!
Cost £5 per person
5th April 2023 – Fully booked
Venue, Christchurch, Pear Tree Hall, 20 Tewin Road,
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BW
More info here - Microscopy Taster Day
For those thinking of taking up microscopy with a mind to taking the BBKA Microscopy Exam
£20
28th May 2023
Venue – University of Hertfordshire, Bayfordbury campus
Click here for more info and to book - Queen Rearing
This is a beginners course for those wishing to raise their own honeybee queens. The selection of colonies, eggs, the techniques and all the equipment you will need will be covered in this course.
21st May 2023
£85
Venue – University of Hertfordshire, Bayfordbury campus
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Registration and payment in advance please to allow us to organise and make payment for a suitable hall size and refreshments. Please contact our Training Officer to book your place and pay by clicking here
