Novice Course - Sample outline

Our Novice Course comprises six informal classroom sessions, followed by practical beekeeping sessions at our apiary.

 The course usually starts in early February and the 2026 dates are:

  • Monday     9th  February 
  • Monday   16th  February   
  • Monday   23rd  February 
  • Monday    2nd  March    
  • Monday    9th   March
  • Monday  16th   March    

Sessions run from 7:15pm to 9.30 pm, with a break half way through for Tea or Coffee (which will be provided).


Contacts:
Alex Bignell
alexbignell20@hotmail.com

Gary Thorington-Jones
neworcsbeekeepers@gmail.com


Content:
A sample course programme is shown below:

  • Week 1
    Introduction to bees and human involvement with them – Tim Vivian
    Honey bee biology and hive products – Bob Powell
  • Week 2
    Structure and function of beehives – Chris Broad
    Essential equipment and apiary hygiene – Dave Lantsbery
  • Week 3
    Inspecting bees and record keeping – Bob Powell
    Swarming; prevention and control – Chris Broad
    Swarm Collection –Steven Wall
  • Week 4
    Features of a healthy colony; pests and Diseases – Chris Broad
    Beekeeping resources – Mike Bickerton
  • Week 5
    Getting started; obtaining bees and siting hives; Survival checklist – Dave Lantsbery
    The Beekeeping Year – Mike Bickerton

  • Week 6
    Practical - Assembling Frames with various Volunteer Demonstrators, plus introductions to mentors.

Location:
Meeting Room
Alvechurch Marina
Scarfield Wharf
Alvechurch
Worcestershire
B48 7SQ


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