What is it?

Cirencester & District Beekeepers offers a structured theory course over the winter months (Jan – April) to support anyone wishing to learn about beekeeping. 
The program consists of the following modules: 

  1. The Honeybee - the beekeeper and their community 
  2. The City of the Honeybee – the natural History 
  3. The Beekeeping Year – the work of a beekeeper  
  4. Making a practical start – Hives and Equipment 
  5. The Swarm – the Romance, Biology and Management
  6. Flowers, Forage and Honey  
  7. Bee Health and Disease Management (part 1)– Pests and Varroa 
  8. Bee Heath and Disease Management (part 2) – Adult and Brood Diseases 

We will provide students with
  • course notes
  • take away learning challenges
  • a copy of the BBKA Guide to Beekeeping,

​The program will conclude with two hands on taster sessions in the apiary, after which students may elect to enrol in the clubs HOT Bees program.  

When is it?

The next course will be run from January to April 2027

How much does it cost?

The current cost of this course is £75.00
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