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LAST CHANCE: PBKA Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026 – this Saturday 14th March

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Please note that the PBKA Beginners Beekeeping Course, is being held this year on Saturday 14th March 2026 in the Green Barn at Scolton Manor Park.

This classroom based course is run by Pembrokeshire Beekeepers’ Association (PBKA), and has been very popular over the years, giving many potential beekeepers the confidence to proceed to practical lessons with Pembrokeshire Beekeepers’ Association (PBKA). 

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 by completing the application in the link below.

N.B. If you have already booked and paid for your place, please ensure that you:

  • Note the instructions in the link below, re location and parking etc
  • Bring your own lunch with you. Hot drinks will be available during the day
  • Bring warm clothing, as the Green Barn can be somewhat airy, despite the heating!
  • Arrive by 9.15am at the latest. The course commences at 9.30am promptly!

One-day Beginners’ Beekeeping Course 2026 application details

If you have any queries in the meantime, please email Paul Eades at pbkaapiarymanager@live.co.uk

Hive check reminder!

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Just to remind beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), as we are coming into a high risk time for starvation and the queen will be getting in gear, which can result in the remaining winter stores being used up very quickly.

Personally, I always take the roof off to avoid getting a false impression of weight. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid feed!).

Avoid the temptation to do full hive inspections until the temperature is at least 15°C on a calm day. A good indicator, is if you are comfortable outside wearing a T shirt. Any cooler and you risk chilling the brood. Early in the season when inspecting, I use the dummy board to cover the frames not being inspected, to help keep the warmth in!

Paul Eades

Chair