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