Club Meetings and Apiary Sessions
These are suitable for prospective and existing members who are encouraged to come to club meetings, mainly at Bishop’s Cannings village hall, when we have speakers and opportunities to informally share good practice.
Due to Covid restrictions club meetings may take place via Zoom.
**See Calendar for details
At the club apiary visitors get a chance to meet the club’s bees and experience the joy of observing and handling honey bees on several Saturday mornings through the summer, whilst existing members gain additional practice and help newcomers.
See the KBKA programme for details(weather permitting). Anyone wishing to visit the apiary outside of these dates can contact the apiary manager – see contacts page. (Access is strictly at the apiary manager’s discretion)
Courses and Events
Courses and events are aimed at people interested in learning about honey bees and beekeeping.
Mentoring
Download details of the Mentor policy.
Courses for 2022: following Covid 19 Restrictions & Regulations
The 16 hour course is divided into 8 meetings as follows:-
| Theory | 10 Hours, over 5 separate meetings, a mixture of face to face at Bishops Cannings Village Hall (BCVH) and via Zoom |
These sessions will be each week on Thursdays, between 7.00pm – 9:00pm. Meeting dates: 1. February 24th. – BCVH 2. March 10th. – Zoom 3. March 24th.- BCVH 4. April 7th. – Zoom 5. April 21st. – Zoom |
| Practical | 6 Hours at the Club ‘s Apiary, close to Bishops Cannings |
These sessions will be held mostly Saturdays for 2 hours, either 12.00-2.00pm or 2.00-4.00pm. Exact times and dates are weather dependent. Meetings: 1. Sat. May 7th. (Alternative May 14th.) 2. Sat. May 14th. (Alternative May 21st.) 3. Sat. May 21st (Alternative May 28th.) 4. Sat. May 28th (only in case of weather problems.) |
For further details regarding ‘Introduction to Beekeeping – Course 1’, please contact Emma Morley, Education Secretary, for the full details and an application form.
Click this link or see Contacts page for contact details.
Completion of the Form with payment will confirm your place on the Course.
Please ensure you are available for all dates above before paying to reserve your place.
The 12 hour course will be over one week-end; both days consisting of mornings in the classroom and afternoons in the apiary:-
| Sat June 18th 2022 | Wiltshire Bee Centre, Old Yatesbury Airfield, near Calne SN11 8FA |
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| Sun June 19th 2022 | Wiltshire Bee Centre, Old Yatesbury Airfield, near Calne SN11 8FA |
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**Certain weather conditions prevent the beehives from being opened, in which case the afternoon apiary sessions will be rescheduled.
For further details regarding ‘Introduction to Beekeeping – Course 2’, please contact Emma Morley, Education Secretary, for the full details and an application form.
Click this link or see Contacts page for contact details.
Completion of the Form with payment will confirm your place on the Course.
Please ensure you are available for all dates above before paying to reserve your place.
