Our beginner's course offers an excellent gateway to the knowledge and practical experience you need to get started in beekeeping. It is held over two days and includes lectures and practical sessions at the Association's training apiary.
Dates are provisional
RBKA Beginners' Course
Event Date: (Saturday, May 22, 2027 to Sunday, May 23, 2027)
RBKA meeting April 2027
Event Date: (Wednesday, April 21, 2027)
To be decided
RBKA meeting March 2027
Event Date: (Wednesday, March 17, 2027)
To be decided
RBKA meeting February 2027
Event Date: (Wednesday, February 17, 2027)
To be decided
RBKA meeting January 2027
Event Date: (Wednesday, January 20, 2027)
To be decided
RBKA meeting November 2026
Event Date: (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)
To be decided
AGM October 2026
Event Date: (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)
Election of officers. Matters arising during the Summer season
Suggestions of subjects for the winter program. Social discussions.
Do please bring along a few cakes etc to share. If they have a honey content all the better.
RBKA meeting April 2026
Event Date: (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
Alan will speak about extracting and maturing honey before bottling.
Paul will talk about swarm collection
RBKA meeting March 2026
Event Date: (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
Ian and Alan will review Swarm Control
They will also talk about being prepared for the swarming season.
Rachael will give an update on YLAH situation
RBKA meeting February 2026
Event Date: (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
Bronwen will speak on identifying diseases and the treatment of them.
John will make a presentation on a method of anticipating an approaching swarm
Ian will speak about methods of swarm control
