Beginner's Course for
2022
Weekend May 7th/8th.
Venue. Kingswood, Dearne Valley, Denaby Main,
Doncaster DN12 4EA
and
Association Apiary at Thrybergh Country Park. S65 4NU.
Saturday 10am - 4pm. Sunday 10.30am - 4pm.
Tea and Coffee provided.
Use contact page to get in touch if you are interested in attending.

RBKA beginner's beekeeping course
RBKA runs a fantastic beginner's course each year in spring. This course runs over two days and covers a range of topics to help new beekeepers gain knowledge and confidence in managing their own colonies.
Theory sessions cover topics such as:
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Honey bee introduction, castes, life cycle, anatomy and physiology
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Types of beehive and beekeeping tools
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Swarms and swarm control methods
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Pests and diseases
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The beekeeping year
Practical sessions are held at the RBKA training apiary where you will handle honeybees under the supervision of a experienced beekeepers. These sessions will cover:
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Hive parts and how to use beekeeping tools
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How to inspect a hive
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Finding and marking the queen
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Identifying healthy brood in all stages
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Handling and making frames
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Identifying different castes of bee
Bee suits and all equipment will be provided on the day.
The RBKA training apiary

Beekeeping beginner marking a queen bee at RBKA training apiary