Wimbledon Beekeepers' Association

'The course was excellent value for money. I really appreciate the time and effort put in by the trainers. I cannot praise them too highly.'

 'The course was well structured, well delivered and well humoured all in all and I really enjoyed it.' 

 'An excellent course, provide by experienced, knowledgeable and friendly teachers. Thank you so much.'

Over the last 15 years a number of new members have taken up the craft after 

attending our very popular courses.

They are designed for both those who are interested in starting beekeeping

and those who just wish to know more about bees 

A 10 week course offering an insight into Honey bees and beekeeping, their lifecycle and their place in the environment.

This course will be run over 6 Monday evenings in The Snuff Mill, Morden Hall Park

and 4 Sunday mornings in the Association’s apiary in Morden Hall Park.

We will provide you with course notes and a textbook but bring a notepad to take down your own notes.

          Monday 11^thFeb 2019                               Introduction & Biology

    Monday 18^thFeb 2019                               Equipment & Tools

    Monday 25^thFeb 2019                               Disease & Hygiene

       Monday 11^thMar 2019                               Colony Management 

   Monday 18^thMar 2019                               Swarm Prevention

Monday 25^thMar 2019                 Recapping – Planning Apiary Visit

  Sunday 7^thApril 2019                               Apiary practical 

Sunday 14^thApril 2019                             Apiary practical

 Sunday 21^stApril 2019                             Apiary practical

  Sunday 28^thApril 2019                             Apiary practical 

Cost: £200.00

Please note: Confirmation of a place on this course will be sent once payment has been received. 

All courses will be held at:

 near Morden Station on the Northern Line Underground