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.
Terms & Conditions
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APRIL BEGINNERS COURSE 2025 FULLY BOOKED
APRIL BEGINNERS COURSE 2025: The Weekend Beekeeping for Beginners Course will take place on the weekend of 26th & 27th of April 2025 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 2025). This includes valuable insurance for beekeepers and also access to the full range of member benefits, for example equipment sales. Go to our Training section on the website and you will be able to access the booking system. Any queries please email: ron.birrell@mdbka.com
PREPPING FOR THE BASIC ASSESSMENT
Open to all members you have completed the Novice training course and kept their own bees for a minimum of one year.
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 14th April 2025 for 6 weeks each Monday evening from 6 until 8.
To join us, go to ‘Book Training Courses’ on the website at: https://www.mdbka.com/beekeeping-training/
Any queries? Contact our Training Manager (Acting) – ron.birrell@mdbka.com
TASTER DAYS 2025
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 2025
The ‘Beekeeping for Beginners’ course will take place on the weekend of 20th & 21st of September 2025 and will be followed with practical sessions in the beehives in 2026. The fee will be £150 which will include a full year’s Membership of the Association (from October 2025). This includes valuable insurance for beekeepers and also access to the full range of member benefits, for example equipment sales. Go to our Training section on the website and you will be able to access the booking system. Any queries please email: ron.birrell@mdbka.com