Starting Beekeeping

Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 14th June at 2pm!

apiarymanager Bee Health, Education & Training, Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, PBKA Website, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training

Just to advise that the next apiary meeting of the season is on Sunday 14th June 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. Programme: After our previous very busy two meetings, this Sunday we'll be assessing how the introductions, Queen mating (fingers crossed) and combining hives etc has progressed. We'll also … Continue reading Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 14th June at 2pm!

A very busy apiary meeting!🐝

apiarymanager Education & Training, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Training

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's apiary training session at Scolton. I think it was one of our busiest in what we did and I learned a lot, hope everyone who attended did too. Particular thanks to Pete and John as trainers, but everyone got really involved, it was great to see. In addition to … Continue reading A very busy apiary meeting!🐝

Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 31st May at 2pm!

apiarymanager Bee Health, Education & Training, Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, PBKA Website, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training

Just to advise that the next apiary meeting of the season is on Sunday 31st May 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. As well as general hive inspections, we're hoping to: Check the nucleus colony we put into a hive last time Check the mated Queen we put into a … Continue reading Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 31st May at 2pm!

‘Special’ Apiary Training Session – Sunday 17th May at 2pm!

apiarymanager Bee Health, Education & Training, Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, PBKA Website, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Stories of Interest, Training

Just to advise that the next apiary meeting of the season is on Sunday 17th May 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. As well as general hive inspections, we're hoping to: Install a nucleus colony into a hive Introduce a mated Queen into a nuc Administer an Oxalic Acid trickle … Continue reading ‘Special’ Apiary Training Session – Sunday 17th May at 2pm!

Next Apiary Training Session – Sunday 3rd May at 2pm!

apiarymanager Events, PBKA, PBKA Apiary, PBKA Membership, Scolton Beekeeping Centre, Starting Beekeeping, Training

Just to advise PBKA members that the next apiary meeting of the season is on Sunday 3rd May 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. BEGINNERS - Beginners (especially those who attended the Beginners' Beekeeping Course), are welcome to attend! Please ensure you bring a bee suit (if you have one), sturdy … Continue reading Next Apiary Training Session – Sunday 3rd May at 2pm!