Beekeeping Course for Beginners

Thought of becoming a beekeeper?

Step 1 – JOIN YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL CENTRAL SUSSEX BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION

Step 2 – Enrol on our Beekeeping Course for Beginners

Step 3 – Chose apiary location – ensure only YOU get stung!

Step 4 – Purchase protective clothing and equipment

Step 5 – Select the hive – the home for the bees

No previous experience necessary – come and learn to be a beekeeper with us!

Beekeeping is a practical craft, and we aim to ensure that those on our Beekeeping Course for Beginners gain confidence and hands on experience in hive management throughout a full season receiving advice and guidance from the Apiary Team, our Educators and other experienced beekeeping members.

Every year our Beekeeping Course for Beginners commences in March with theory classes and then continues in April with practical sessions throughout the summer at our training apiary.  An insight of what is covered can be found in our Introduction to Beekeeping.