Each year, the Beekeeping Beginners Courses are intentionally run starting around February to April in readiness for those wishing to start beekeeping straight away sufficient time to gain a good basic understanding; obtain equipment, clothing, etc.; and make all the necessary preparations for introducing a colony of bees at the ideal time of April to June.
They’re also for those wishing to take a slower approach to help another beekeeper or just observe for a year or so, and for those simply wishing to gain a better understanding of the Honeybee and the role of the Beekeeper.
Obviously, it is preferable for you to attend a course close to where you live so that you meet with new and existing Beekeepers in your local association. However, the courses are run at different times so that you’re able to attend a course out of your area if the timing of your local course is not possible, but still join your local association if and when you take up Beekeeping
Hoddesdon
- The Methodist Church Hall, Middlefield Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 9ED
- Contact: sehbka-secretary@outlook.com
- Comprising 6 sessions
- An Apiary session (date weather dependent)
Letchworth Garden City – North Herts BKA
- Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Letchworth GC
- Runs from 14:30 to 17:00
- Contact Gary at training@nhbka.org.uk for more details or you can register for the course here
Bishops Stortford
- The Crafton Centre in Stansted Mountfitchet,
- Comprising 5 evening sessions, normally on Wednesdays in April
- Doors open 7.30 pm, for 8.00 pm start to 10.00 pm
- Plus live apiary sessions throughout the summer
Contact training@stortfordbees.org.uk for more details or you can register for the course here.
Hertford
- Location: The Old Barge, 2 The Folly, Hertford SG14 1QD
- 2 courses comprising running on Sundays and Wednesdays in April
- Sundays are 10am-12 and Wednesdays are 7:30pm to 9:30pm
- More information: http://hwbees.org.uk/training/
- Contact: membership@hwbees.org.uk
St Albans
- Christ Church Hall, New Greens, St Albans
- Comprising 4 sessions on Thursdays in March
- 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
- Plus an Apiary session – date to be confirmed, subject to weather
- More details visit here
- Contact: training@stalbansbees.org
Watford
- North Watford WD24, off Bushey Mill Lane
- Contact: Training@westhertsbees.org.uk
Welwyn Garden City
- ChristChurch Parkway Halls, Welwyn Garden City
- Contact: training@welwynbka.org
- Comprising 4 Tuesday evenings
- Practical session Saturday Morning/Afternoon
- An Apiary session in April (date weather dependent)