Category: Education

July Beginner Beekeeper Course

Our next Beginner Beekeeper Course will commence on Saturday 23rd July at the Association Apiary in the grounds of National Trust Shugborough Estate.  The course will provide you with practical skills and a basic knowledge and understanding of bees and beekeeping, which will enable you to handle bees safely.  The course runs for 6 consecutive Saturdays from 10.00 – 12.30 and costs £120.00.

If you are interested in booking a place, please email ssbka-mail@southstaffsbeekeepers.com

Bee Seasons outside and in

Outside the Hive

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Spring – A few foragers bringing pollen in
Summer – Foragers building up
Autumn – Full foraging activity
Winter – Few foragers visible

Inside the Hive

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Spring – Queen lays 1600 to 2000 eggs per day
Summer – Bees hatch and numbers grow
Autumn – Bees store and cap honey in the cells
Winter – Bees rely on their stored food, forage for water and take cleansing flights