Beekeeping Course for Beginners
Spring 2024
with Teifiside Beekeepers’
Association (TBKA)
Still thinking of a Christmas gift for a family member or
friend? We will be running our popular Beginners’ Course again, starting in
March 2024.
We begin with four theory sessions on Wednesday
evenings in Coed y Bryn Village Hall on 6th, 13th, 20th
and 27th March 2024, from 19:30-21:30. The theory sessions are
followed by practical sessions at our club apiary on alternate Saturday/Sunday
afternoons, 14:00-15:30, starting in late April (weather dependent). You will
have the opportunity to link up with a Beekeeping Buddy to support you on your
journey.
To register, please email Sara Rassner:
education@tbka.org.uk Cost: £70 per individual, £115 for a couple living in
the same household Limited Places Available – Book now to avoid disappointment!
The course fee is excellent value for money and includes
TBKA annual membership for 2024. This also gives you access to our weekly club
apiary sessions (alternate Saturdays/Sundays 14:00-16:00, April-Sep), which
give you more hands-on experience with the bees and are a great way to continue
developing your new found beekeeping skills and meeting more experienced
beekeepers!
The theory sessions
cover essential beekeeping topics, including Ancestry, Structure of Honeybee,
Lifecycle of a Honeybee, Flying and Foraging, Communication, Setting Up an
apiary, Equipment, Record Keeping, Bee Health and Swarming and Swarm Control.
During the practical sessions, you will learn how to inspect a colony, manage a
colony through the seasons, deal with common beekeeping tasks and problems,
identify pests and diseases. You will also learn how to assemble frames and
other equipment. We run a very friendly and supportive association and chatting
with other beekeepers is a great way to learn more! Throughout the year, we
offer workshops and talks for members. Popular past topics include Queen
Rearing, Honey Extraction, Pests and Diseases, Wax Wrap Workshop, Polish and
Lip Balms. As a member of the association, you will have access to these
training sessions and workshops as well.
www.TBKA.org.uk