HWBKA Committee Meeting
N.B. This meeting is for committee members only, but if you have any issue that you would like raised then please email any member of the committee (see contacts ...continue reading
N.B. This meeting is for committee members only, but if you have any issue that you would like raised then please email any member of the committee (see contacts ...continue reading
HWBKA Training Session - Swarm Control 11th April Saturday 10:00 – 12:00
Session 1 – Swarming, Varroa and Keeping Colonies Viable Thursday 16 April 2026 Trainer: Malcolm Wilkie This session tackles two of the most important factors affecting colony survival and ...continue reading
Session 2 – Bees, the Beekeeping Year and Feeding Thursday 23 April 2026 Trainer: Ian Smith Understanding how bees live through the year underpins good decision-making. Registration is now ...continue reading
HWBKA Training Session – Introduction to bees, taster 24th April 10:00 – 13:00
Session 3 – Hives, Equipment, Hygiene and Records Thursday 30 April 2026 Trainer: Jude New This session focuses on working cleanly and confidently with modern equipment. Registration is now ...continue reading
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Session 4 – Confident Hive Handling and Inspection Skills Thursday 14 May 2026 Trainer: Graham Stuart A practical confidence-building session on opening colonies and reading what you see. Registration ...continue reading
HWBKA Training Session – Swarm Control for real 16th May 10:00 - 12:00
16th May 12:00 – 14:00 Hive building
Session 5 – Queens, Colonies and the Apiary Environment Thursday 28 May 2026 Trainer: Pete Coxon This session focuses on colony continuity and practical apiary management. Registration is now ...continue reading
Session 6 – Bee Health, Disease Recognition and Responsibilities Thursday 4 June 2026 Trainer: Simon Tuck The final session brings together bee health awareness, statutory responsibilities, and next steps. ...continue reading
4th July Saturday 10:00 – 13:00 Bee “Safari”
HWBKA Training Session – Varroa and YLH control 18th July Saturday
HWBKA Training Session – Honey Extraction 8th August Saturday 10:00 – 14:00
HWBKA Training Session – Preparing Hives for Winter 12th September Saturday 10:00 – 12:00