Local associations often offer training beyond ‘beginner’ level in the format of study groups, workshop sessions or talks. Associations can fill empty places by sharing their information on this page so that HBA members can request to attend other associations’ training events.

To view upcoming beginners’ courses, PLEASE CLICK HERE

If you are a local association secretary: Please email details of any training events that you would like to open to other HBA members by clicking here.

If you are an HBA member: Please return to this page to check availability.

South West Hampshire Beekeepers Improvers’ Course 2024/25
Start and duration: Our Improvers Course runs for 4 weeks from Thursday 9th March 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm. We hold apiary sessions, weather permitting, through spring and summer. SWHBK run an improvers course each year, with four classroom sessions during March/April followed by apiary sessions. The next course starts Thursday 14th March 2024 at 19:30.
Venue: New Milton
Cost: £50
The improvers’ course is aimed at those who have had one year or more experience in taking care of their own bees and is meant as the next step in enhancing your beekeeping skills. It follows the BBKA basic syllabus and can be used as a steppingstone to be taking the BBKA exam if desired.
Website and Contact: Please go to their Website or email their Training Secretary.