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 16th March, usual time 6.45pm in our new room at The Trinity centre, SY3 9HF.
We are very pleased to be welcoming Lesley Jacques – Master Beekeeper – and author of “Where do the Bees Go – an exploration of key UK forage species for pollinators”. Lesley was awarded her Master Beekeeper qualification in 2022 and gained the NDB in 2024. She is Vice Chair of Cheshire Beekeepers’ Association as well as being a founder member of Mid Cheshire Beekeepers. Lesley is an examiner for the Basic and General Husbandry assessments and is actively engaged with the Association’s advanced and beginners’ level teaching programmes, typically providing introductions for entry-level beekeepers, tuition and mentoring for the Basic examination and structured teaching for the Module exams. As a scientist by profession, Lesley takes a particular interest in the biology and botanical aspects of beekeeping, and in conveying this to others. Lesley lives in Cheshire.
We hope to see 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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