Timetable

The course timetable and anticipated subjects.

Thursday 5^th February 2026 @ 1900

• Introduction
• Why keep bees
• What’s in a hive?

Thursday 19^th February 2026 @ 1900

• Equipment PPE & tools
• Hives, common features and differences
• Apiary Site considerations

Thursday 5^th March 2026 @ 1900

• Sexes, castes
• lifecycle
• Inspecting a hive

Thursday 19^th March 2026 @ 1900

• Swarming
• Control of swarming
• Queen right nuc
• ??? reduce/expand colonies

Thursday 2^rd April 2026 @ 1900

• Stings
• Diseases
• Beekeeping year

Thursday 16^th April 2026 @ 1900

• Honey harvest
• Preparing for winter
• Spring buildup

Thursday 30^th April 2026 @ 1700

Note earlier time!

Practical in the apiary, weather permitting.

Saturdays @1400

Weekly apiary visits throughout the season, weather permitting.