Stroudbeekeepers | Training

Training

Our training courses

One day taster

If you are just curious and want to know a bit more about Honey Bees, and where real honey comes from, or are thinking about keeping bees and wish to make an informed decision to see if beekeeping is for you, then our taster day is the right course for you.

We run 2 taster days a year, one in April and one in August.

On the taster day we will discuss beekeeping, looking at the honey bee and its behaviour, beekeeping equipment, beehives, and what you will expect to see later in the day.

You will visit our apiary, where you will have a chance to look inside a hive to observe and handle bees under our guidance.

We also have gift certificates, which can be redeemed against the one day taster day course for that present which is a little different for someone interested in bees and beekeeping.

If you are interested and would like more information please contact our training team here or use our contact form on the contact page.

Beginners

The beginners course is intended for people who are looking to keep their own bees or have a keen interest in Beekeeping but want to find out more.

The course runs over 2 years with the end goal to take away your own bees and nucleus.

Year 1 consists of fully guided, weekly apiary sessions learning all about bees and beekeeping from our team of experienced beekeepers.

Year 2 gives more focus on you managing your own colony at one of our apiary sites with guidance on hand where necessary. At the end of the second year a colony of bees is available for you to take with you.

Email Training to book a place on the course or to find out more.

Study Groups

Following on from the Beginners course we run study groups to assist in passing the BBKA Basic Exam. We also offer an informal gathering to discuss ongoing seasonal management.

For specific learning we recommend that you consider the NDB excellent short courses.

Beginners apiary session

Under 16's

Although we are not able to train under 16's and introduce them to Beekeeping, a local organisation can help with this.

Stroud BuzzClub aims to educate children of all ages about the importance of honeybees and all pollinating insects

For more information, contact Peter Lead at Stroud BuzzClub.

A programme of the buzz clubs events can be found to the right.

Advanced Beekeeping summer courses

For anyone looking for some unique summer beekeeping training, there are a number of cancellation places on the advanced beekeeping courses available here.