Going further into the world of microscopy for beekeepers. Suitable for those who have practical experience having attended an Introduction course.
We will cover:-
- A review of basic techniques
- Making permanent slides
- Dark field illumination
- Oil immersion
- Examination of honey samples
- Bee dissections
- An introduction to the BBKA microscopy certificate assessment
Refreshments provided, bring your own packed lunch.
Cost : £25 per person.
For those interested in taking up Beekeeping as a hobby.
Come and join Coventry Branch of the Warwickshire Beekeepers Association for a weekend to learn more about Beekeeping
A two day Beginner Beekeeping course – Venue TBC
15th/16th February 2020
Details HERE
Due to Covid-19 the remainder of the sessions have been cancelled
Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers run a six session course in the theory and practice of beekeeping, At Kings Hill Nursery, Coventry CV3 6PS
Mon evenings March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 also Sat morning April 4
The course is aimed at those wishing to start keeping honeybees.
Cost : £70 (available as a Christmas present voucher)
Application forms can be found on the Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkhViIKzBFqRc-W1j2ipwyiGk_FcZ_Nr1I–_9UwAhDKbgA/viewform
Due to Covid-19 the remainder of the sessions have been cancelled
Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers run a six session course in the theory and practice of beekeeping, At Kings Hill Nursery, Coventry CV3 6PS
Mon evenings March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 also Sat morning April 4
The course is aimed at those wishing to start keeping honeybees.
Cost : £70 (available as a Christmas present voucher)
Application forms can be found on the Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkhViIKzBFqRc-W1j2ipwyiGk_FcZ_Nr1I–_9UwAhDKbgA/viewform
Due to Covid-19 the remainder of the sessions have been cancelled
Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers run a six session course in the theory and practice of beekeeping, At Kings Hill Nursery, Coventry CV3 6PS
Mon evenings March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 also Sat morning April 4
The course is aimed at those wishing to start keeping honeybees.
Cost : £70 (available as a Christmas present voucher)
Application forms can be found on the Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkhViIKzBFqRc-W1j2ipwyiGk_FcZ_Nr1I–_9UwAhDKbgA/viewform
Due to Covid-19 the remainder of the sessions have been cancelled
Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers run a six session course in the theory and practice of beekeeping, At Kings Hill Nursery, Coventry CV3 6PS
Mon evenings March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 also Sat morning April 4
The course is aimed at those wishing to start keeping honeybees.
Cost : £70 (available as a Christmas present voucher)
Application forms can be found on the Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkhViIKzBFqRc-W1j2ipwyiGk_FcZ_Nr1I–_9UwAhDKbgA/viewform
Due to Covid-19 the remainder of the sessions have been cancelled
Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers run a six session course in the theory and practice of beekeeping, At Kings Hill Nursery, Coventry CV3 6PS
Mon evenings March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 also Sat morning April 4
The course is aimed at those wishing to start keeping honeybees.
Cost : £70 (available as a Christmas present voucher)
Application forms can be found on the Warwick and Leamington Beekeepers or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkhViIKzBFqRc-W1j2ipwyiGk_FcZ_Nr1I–_9UwAhDKbgA/viewform
Due to Covid-19 this course has been cancelled
Saturday 25/04/20 09.30 – 16.00 Brailes Village Hall OX15 5AS Theory – How a honeybee colony works; the beekeeping year; how to get started; essential equipment; harvesting your honey and wax.
Sunday 26/04/20 10.30 – 14.30 Practical at club apiary OX15 5HZ – Siting an apiary; assembling hive parts; apiary safety; inspecting a honeybee colony / handling bees (weather permitting) Beesuits provided.
Light lunch and refreshments provided both days.
Cost £55 (couple £90) Gift Voucher available.
Enrolment: www.sbka.org.uk/training
Enquiries: secretary@sbka.org.uk
Due to restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 virus, the apiary will not be available during the lockdown period and the colonies therefore cannot be prepared.
Consequently, the event has now been cancelled.
This hands on introductory course will cover queen rearing methods suitable for those preparing for their General Husbandry Assessment or for those who wish to produce a few spare queens for their own apiary. The workshop, led by 3 GH assessors, will include stock selection, setting up cell raiser colonies, larval introduction using ‘Miller’ frames and grafted cell bars, setting up mating nucs and queen introduction. Materials will be provided. Delegates to provide own lunches and clean bee suits etc.
16 places
This session has been postponed – if you have booked, someone will be in contact to tell you about alternative arrangements
Taster Session for prospective beekeepers. (booked places only) Ryton Apiary, Garden Organic, Ryton on Dunsmore
More information here