Rotherham Beekeepers

Topic:- Preparing for the Basic Assessment. A useful refresher about Swarming, Disease and Life cycle of bees for those who do not wish to take the Assessment

Topic:- Winter losses and Spring Preparations.

Topics: Varroa, coping with wasps, BeeBase

Swarm control and what to do with hive contents if colonies die.

 AGM and Beekeeping stories from Spain. Steven Holloway
 

RBKA have visiting speakers that deliver interesting talks on various aspects of beekeeping through the winter months. Previous topics have included wax modelling and candle making, bee diseases, early spring management, the British Bee Breeding Programme, mead and wine making, preparing honey and other bee products for show and sale, pollination under glass in a 2½ acre greenhouse and more.

There is usually a honey show at the beginning of our winter programme with various categories including a novice class and a honey cake category.

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.

RBKA have visiting speakers that deliver interesting talks on various aspects of beekeeping through the winter months.

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.