Shropshire Beekeepers’ Association works to promote the craft of beekeeping, supporting beekeepers and training new beekeepers to care for and enjoy our honey bee.
Beginners courses 2026
Our Beginners Courses are now open for booking – go to our Learning page for details
Taster Day 2026
If you want to try beekeeping to see what’s involved, book a place on our Taster Day. Details are on our Learning page.
Pests and Diseases – BBKA Module 3
What does EFB or AFB look like, what should I do if I think my hive is infested, how do I treat for varroa? These, and many other questions about threats to the honey bee will be answered on this course. The course is based on the BBKA Module 3 exam syllabus, so anyone wishing to take the exam will be prepared to do so. This year the BBKA have reduced the entry fee for the exam to £10 to encourage members to learn more about keeping the bees healthy.
The course will run on Saturday mornings from 09.30 to 11.00 at the Brian Goodwin Training Centre, Conduit Head Apiary. Dates for the sessions are 3 & 24 January, 7, 14, 28 February. For those wishing to take the exam, the exam will be held on 21 March 2026.
The fee for the course is £50.00. Go to our Learning page to book a place.
Winter talks
The next winter talk is Monday 19th January, usual time 6.45pm in our new room at The Trinity centre, SY3 9HF.
Martin Hann and Clare Densley of the Buckfast Abbey Apiary will be talking about Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus (CBPV) – one of our common bee viruses. CBPV can be hard to spot, and difficult to overcome. Both based at Buckfast Abbey, Clare and Martin are experienced beekeepers and respected voices within the beekeeping community. They are regular speakers across the UK and contributors to the national beekeeping magazine BeeCraft.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Our winter talks are all about beekeeping – and are open to members and non-members. Come along to the next one at the Trinity Centre SY3 9HF. Parking available nearby on Church Road. Refreshments available.
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