Following the successful move to the new apiary location at Shugborough ‘The Kennels Paddock’, we look forward to all members joining us on Saturday mornings and Thursday nights, commencing in May.
On a Saturday morning, members are invited to support the apiary working group to undertake weekly inspections.
Thursday nights will be a mix of social and educational, Covid and weather permitting, where all members will have an opportunity to share their experiences and catch up socially.
The apiary and education teams will work closely to identify practical demonstrations deemed appropriate or necessary on our colonies and we will arrange subjects for discussion throughout the season.
If you have any suggestions on topics you would like to see covered or you would like to share your experience with other members, please get in touch with us.
Our education offer will continue with ….
Basic Assessment in Beekeeping:
open to all who have managed at least one colony of bees for a minimum of 12 months – 6 study group sessions, followed by at least 2 sessions in the apiary before the assessment in July.
Anyone interested, please let us know before the end of January 2022.
Honeybee Health Certificate: open to those who have passed the Basic Certificate and kept bees for at least 3 years – 6 study group sessions followed by at least 2 sessions in the apiary before the assessment in July.
Anyone interested, please let us know before the 28th of February 2022.
General Certificate in Beekeeping Husbandry:
Are there any members who have passed the Basic Certificate and have at least 5 years of beekeeping experience? If so, why don’t you consider joining our Beekeeping General Husbandry study group which will run during 2022, for assessment in 2023.
Study Groups:
We will be running BBKA module study groups throughout 2022 based on the demand from members. Study groups are a really good way of increasing your beekeeping knowledge and you don’t have to undertake the examination at the end.
We are currently running module 1 Honeybee Management, which takes place on the first Monday of the month via Zoom. If you would like to join this study group or undertake any of education opportunities above, please email Trevor on Trevorsmith_13@yahoo.com
If you would like any more information about ways in which you can get more experience of handling bees at the apiary, take part in any of the education offers, or if you would just like to help, please email us at ssbka-mail@southstaffsbeekeepers.com
Stay well and safe
Alan Greenman