Beekeeping Training

Courses organised by the MDBKA can be booked via our Course Bookings Scheduler. Before you can book any courses, you must Login to the training scheduler web page. To book a training course you will need a username and password.  If you do not have a training username and password – click on the “Book Training Course” button below. Alternatively select the “Training Login” in the dropdown under Members in the top navigation bar.  On the next page click the “Create new user account” link.

Book Training Courses

  PREPPING FOR THE BASIC 2026

Open to all members of the Association, preferably having completed the Novice training course. All applicants must have kept their own bees for a minimum of one year. The course is free to attend but you will need to register. See below.

During the course we will be focusing on the basic assessment syllabus, giving the opportunity to share ideas, experiences, facts and covering topics like swarm control, disease, varroa management – to name a few – building on existing knowledge in preparation for the assessment. Focus will be given to enhancing practical skills and developing confidence. We will be encouraging participants to study the syllabus and using Monday evenings to raise any questions they have.

We have already contacted Paul Roberts (master beekeeper) who carried out the assessments last year and he has confirmed his interest in supporting us again.

The sessions will run from 13th April 2026 for 6 weeks each Monday evening from 6 until 8.

To join us, go to ‘Book Training Courses’ on this page.

Any queries? Contact our Training Manager (Acting) ron.birrell@mdbka.com

  APRIL BEGINNERS COURSE 2026  FULLY BOOKED

APRIL BEGINNERS COURSE 2026: The Weekend Beekeeping for Beginners Course will take place on the weekend of 25th & 26th of April 2026 and will be followed by a series of practical sessions in the beehives starting in June. The fee will be £150 which will include a full year’s Membership of the Association (from October 2026). This includes valuable insurance for beekeepers and also access to the full range of member benefits, for example equipment sales. Go to the ‘Book Training Courses’ on this page  and you will be able to access the booking system. Any queries please email: ron.birrell@mdbka.com

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TASTER DAYS 2026

Not sure if beekeeping is for you or you just want to find out a little more about beekeeping and experience an active colony of bees? If so, our taster sessions are what you need! The cost is £25 per person, with morning or afternoon sessions available.  Go back up to ‘Book Training Courses’ to access the booking system. Any queries please email: ron.birrell@mdbka.com

SEPTEMBER BEGINNERS COURSE 2026

                The date of this weekend course is yet to be decided.