Sat 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026
Join us for our 2-day beekeeping course, an excellent introduction for anyone interested in starting a hive.
When: Sat 25 & Sun 26 April 2026
Time: 9.45am – 4.00pm (approx.)
Where: Edgbaston Priory Indoor Tennis Centre (park at Martineau Gardens)
Lunch will be at Martineau Gardens
Practical beekeeping in the apiary at Martineau Gardens after lunch
Tutors: Sam Walker and Valli Cawte
Course description:
- What is a honeybee, how it differs from other flying insects
- Bee life cycle, colony setup
- Bee dances, flowers, forage and honey
- Hive types and where and how to locate hives
- The costs of keeping bees: equipment, tools and clothing required
- Role of the beekeeper, swarms, harvesting honey and honey shows
- Pests, diseases and bee husbandry
- Beekeeping organisations and insurance
- Beekeeping through the year
- Live bee experience (weather permitting)
Cost: £152.38 per person
More information and to book your place: Beekeeping course