Welcome to Shropshire Beekeepers’ Association

Shropshire Beekeepers’ Association works to promote the craft of beekeeping, supporting beekeepers and training new beekeepers to care for and enjoy our honey bee.

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Good Bee Husbandry Day for all beekeepers old and new

10.30 – 16.00 19th August @ Field Studies Council’s Preston Montford Centre, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury SY4 1DX

This will be a day of useful workshops and practical sessions covering all aspects of good beekeeping practice with a team of experienced Bee Inspectors from the National Bee Unit led by Andy Wattam the National Bee Inspector. Informal and relaxed day with ample opportunity to see Bee Diseases in a controlled setting (all necessary protective clothing provided and safely removed), discuss your beekeeping and hopefully take away information which will help and improve your beekeeping.

There are only 60 spaces available.

Cost £5.00. Bring your own packed lunch.

Beginners courses 2026

Saturday course – SOLD OUT!

Wednesday eve course – SOLD OUT

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.

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