Dear Beekeepers Many apologies for omitting the link when I ioriginally sent this out. Please see below the link for information about and to enrol on an NDB Short Course aimed at Improver beekeepers to be held in Ruthin, Denbighshire on 20th and 31st May 2026. If interested you are advised to sign up early … Continue reading NDB Short Course 2026
Examinations
WBKA Closing date for BBKA March modules
Dear Beekeepers If you are hoping to use your WBKA membership to take a BBKA module on March 22nd 2025 you should request an entry form from the WBKA Exam Secretary on education@wbka.com by Sunday 2nd February due to Ceri Joyner's (WBKA Exam Sec.) holiday plans. Your completed application form and fees MUST be with BBKA by … Continue reading WBKA Closing date for BBKA March modules
Message from WBKA re Modules and Assessment
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
WBKA Basic Assessment
In preparation for the forthcoming WBKA Assessment season, please find details of the available assessments here and also the most recent version of the WBKA Basic Assessment Syllabus.N.B.- the deadline for 'Basic Assessment' applications is May 1st.
WBKA General Husbandry Assessment – Preparation course
WBKA are running a General Husbandry (GH) Preparation Course beginning with a weekend of theory on 25 & 26 February 2023 at Gregynog Hall near Newtown in Powys. This will be followed (on a date to be decided) by a practical day during the active beekeeping season. The course will be led by NDBs Marin … Continue reading WBKA General Husbandry Assessment – Preparation course