Events

Managing Common Diseases and Disorders - Dan Basterfield Whilst varroa, hornets, and foul brood receive a lot of attention, it is easy to overlook the impact of the more mundane (but arguably more damaging)...

What do bees collect and how do they use it - Jane Medwell I learnt beekeeping from my mother in the 1970s, when the activity was rather different. In 1999 I set up my...

Join us for the first Seasonal Skill Saturday of the year where we will be learning about making kit correctly as well as cleaning it properly.    

A Day in the Life of a Bee Remover - Clive Stewart Domestic and Commercial - Bee Removal Services, Westart Apiaries is based in the beautiful county of Staffordshire, carrying out efficient and professional...

Finding and Understanding Drone Congregation Areas - Dylan Gussman Every time you do a split or the bees swarm, a virgin queen is raised and she must go and mate, but where does this...

We will have microscopes for you to come and test your bees for nosema, as well as demonstrations by Master Beekeepers. This is a great day to check your colony for diseases. The event...

At this SSS day we will cover how to prevent and control swarms as well as how to go about collecting them. This is a great session to attend before the swarming season starts.

If you are able to volunteer at this show at our stand please get in touch.

The Basic Assessments will be taken at the training apiary, with 8 individuals able to take the exam over the weekend, each person taking 1.5 hrs each.