Beverley
Beekeepers' Association
The
local Beekeeping Association for East
Yorkshire
Training
Courses
Here
at Beverley
we run a beginners’ course each year from the end of May to
the beginning of July at our apiary site off Long Lane,
Beverley. We lend students protective clothing as we open
up beehives and demonstrate how to
carry out some basic manipulations and checks. Experienced
beekeepers are on hand to instruct, give advice and answer
any questions. You will learn how to handle bees, recognize
workers, drones and the queen, find bee eggs and larvae.
Most importantly you will find out if you really enjoy
being in amongst bees. The class usually runs over 6 weeks
on a weekday evening from 6.30 to 8.30. There is a charge
of £20 to cover costs, which includes friends membership of
Beverley Beekeepers’ Association and a full set of course
notes.
For those who prefer one-to-one teaching, some of our
members will offer to ‘mentor’ new beekeepers by taking
them on as assistants. This can be an excellent way to pick
up practical knowledge and will enable you to link up with
your beekeeping guru for advice later when you have your
own bees.
Demand for places on the course is always very high. If
you think you would like to attend please let us know as
soon as possible.
We do recommend that you join your local beekeeping
association and learn some practical skills before you
start out. Some also like to join a beginners’ beekeeping
course. Most district associations now run courses - some
are leisurely spread out through the year and involving
theory and practical sessions while others are intense
instruction over a weekend. A comprehensive list can be
found at
www.thorne.co.uk.