Dr Barry Meatyard will be running two workshops in February. Day 1 on February 19 will be an introduction to microscopy. Day 2 on 20 February will be a more advanced workshop (see attached document for details). You can attend just one day or both. The workshops will reference the requirements for the BBKA Microscopy… Read More »WBKA Microscopy Workshops 19 & 20 February
This is a 2 day workshop covering key steps involved in raising queen bees for the small scale beekeeper. Hands on practice in cell raising & setting up mating nucs. Equipment will be provided. Sat May 7th 09:30 - 18:00hrs, Sun May 8th 09:30 - 14.00hrs The cost is £35 and there are 12 places… Read More »Queen rearing course to raise local bees
A Bee and Health and Disease training day, hosted by WBKA and run by the National Bee Unit, is on 2 July. It will be at Kingshill Nursery, on the outskirts of Coventry. You’ll meet our Regional Bee Inspector along with some of the team. The day will include presentations related to Bee Health, plus… Read More »NBU Bee Diseases Day
Learn how to make slides and dissect bees as required for the BBKA Microscopy Assessment One day workshop involving dissection of the honey bee and making permanent slides of parts of the bee's anatomy. Materials and equipment are provided by students may bring their own microscopes by prior arrangement. Workshop will be led by Dr Barry Meatyard local beekeeper & retired microscopy lecturer… Read More »Microscopy for beekeepers – Level 2
Hands-on workshop for beekeepers wishing to improve their husbandry skills beyond those required for the BBKA Basic Assessment. Two-day winter workshop and 1⁄2 day spring apiary meeting. Led by experienced and qualified beekeepers to help members who have passed their BBKA Basic Assessment progress to the next level of beekeeping. Topics covered include comb changes,… Read More »Beyond Basic Beekeeping
