Education & Training

Excellent first meeting of the season! 🐝

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, Starting Beekeeping, Training

We had an excellent first training session of the season this afternoon, with a mixed turnout of beginners and improvers! Plenty to look at and lots of questions for the trainers. Many thanks to all who came along, with a special 'Thank You' to the training team who did a magnificent job as always! See … Continue reading Excellent first meeting of the season! 🐝

Fire Risks!

apiarymanager Education & Training, Equipment, PBKA, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest

Hi fellow beekeepers I am watching the Preseli mountain burn away and thought this a good time to suggest you take extra care when lighting your smoker or putting it down. It is too easy to start an accidental fire while everywhere is so dry. I take a stainless steel bucket with me and put … Continue reading Fire Risks!

Successful ‘Beginners’ Beekeeping Course’ today!

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, PBKA, Training

Many thanks to all the folk who attended the ‘Introductory Beekeeping Course’, which we held today at Scolton Manor! The questions to the presenters, Paul and Diane, came thick and fast and a keen interest was shown by all. We hope to see you at the practical training sessions this season…...it will soon be time … Continue reading Successful ‘Beginners’ Beekeeping Course’ today!

LAST CHANCE: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course- a few places left!

apiarymanager Education & Training, Events, For Sale, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training

Please note that there are limited places left for the PBKA Beginners Beekeeping Course 2025, which is being held this Saturday 15th March at Scolton Manor Park. If you are interested, or have already asked to be placed on our provisional list, please confirm asap that you wish to attend the course and complete the … Continue reading LAST CHANCE: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course- a few places left!

Message from WBKA re Modules and Assessment

apiarymanager Education & Training, Examinations, Training, WBKA

Dear Beekeepers Happy New Year. Since 2015 WBKA members have benefitted from an arrangement with BBKA whereby, with a levy paid by the WBKA, they could sit BBKA modules and assessment without the need for them to become BBKA members.  Recently this arrangement has been reviewed by the BBKA and we are still negotiating proposed … Continue reading Message from WBKA re Modules and Assessment