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Beekeeping Courses
Presented by an Experienced Team from

Wimbledon Beekeepers

What past attendees have said:

"The course was excellent value for money. I really appreciate the time and effort put in by the trainers. I cannot praise them too highly"

"The course was well structured, well delivered and well humoured, all in all I really enjoyed it"

"An excellent course, provided by experienced, knowledgeable and friendly teachers. Thank you so much."

Over the last 19 years a number of new members have taken up the craft after attending our very popular courses.

They are designed for both those who are interested in starting beekeeping and those who just wish to know more about bees.

Beekeeping for Beginners 2025

A 10-week course offering an insight into honey bees, their life cycle and their place in the environment.

Also, hands on experience and knowledge of hive products.

We will provide you with a folder, notebook, pen, text book, along with course notes.

Refreshments will be available throughout the course.

Theory Sessions 7:30pm

take place in the classroom of the Snuff Mill, Morden Hall Park

Monday 24th February Introduction & Biology

Monday 3rd March Association Evening

Monday 10th March Equipment & Tools

Monday 17th March Disease & Hygiene

Monday 24th March Colony Management

Monday 31st March Swarm Prevention

Monday April 7th Association Evening

Monday 14th April Recapping – Planning Apiary Visit

Practical Sessions 10:30am

take place in our teaching apiary opposite the Snuff Mill, Morden Hall Park

Sunday 27th April Apiary practical

Sunday 4th May Apiary practical

Sunday 11th May Apiary practical

Sunday 18th May Apiary practical

Cost £260.00

(please use the application form below)

***A full beesuit and disposable gloves will be provided but please wear stout shoes or wellington boots***

Please note: In case of inclement weather, we reserve the right to postpone for the bees' protection

For more information, please email courses@wimbledonbeekeepers.com

Beekeeping Taster Days 2025

(includes a jar of Wimbledon Beekeepers' Association honey)

the Taster Days take place in the teaching apiary, Morden Hall Park

What goes on in the mysterious world of the beehive?

With guidance from Wimbledon Beekeepers’ Association’s beekeepers, you will have the opportunity to take a look inside a hive and discover the fascinating craft of beekeeping.

The session will consist of a practical introduction into the world of the honey bee and experience some of the various tasks a beginner needs to master. You’ll be able to see inside a hive, hold a frame with honey bees on and get to know if beekeeping is something for you.

Some of the basic beekeeping skills you will learn are:

Examine hive parts and how they all go together
An introduction to some of the equipment beekeepers use
Wearing a bee suit, using a smoker and the hive tool
Help opening a hive and remove frames for inspection
Look and identify the different castes of bee i.e. queen, worker and drone
Find the queen (hopefully!) and recognise the difference between honey stores and brood
Understand about the management of disease and pests

Saturday June 21st

Saturday July 26th

Both days from 10:30 -14:00 approx

Cost £60.00

***A full beesuit and gloves will be provided but please wear a pair of stout shoes or wellington boots***

Please note: In case of inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel for the bees’ protection

For more information, please email: courses@wimbledonbeekeepers.com

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