Basic Confidence Course with Sussex A county-wide course designed to help beekeepers feel confident, capable, and calm with the core skills of beekeeping. The programme covers the full BBKA Basic syllabus, with integrated honeybee health throughout, and also supports those … Continue reading
Session 2 – Bees, the Beekeeping Year and Feeding Thursday 23 April 2026 Trainer: Ian Smith Understanding how bees live through the year underpins good decision-making. We will cover: • Development of queens, workers and drones • Life cycle timings … Continue reading
Session 3 – Hives, Equipment, Hygiene and Records Thursday 30 April 2026 Trainer: Jude New This session focuses on working cleanly and confidently with modern equipment. We will cover: • Parts of a modern hive and their function • Bee … Continue reading
SBKA Bee Market 2026 | Sussex Beekeepers Association
Session 4 – Confident Hive Handling and Inspection Skills Thursday 14 May 2026 Trainer: Graham Stuart A practical confidence-building session on opening colonies and reading what you see. We will cover: • Calm handling of bees and reasons for opening … Continue reading
Session 5 – Queens, Colonies and the Apiary Environment Thursday 28 May 2026 Trainer: Peter Coxon This session focuses on colony continuity and practical apiary management. We will cover: • Recognising queenlessness and testing for it • Laying workers and … Continue reading
Session 6 – Bee Health, Disease Recognition and Responsibilities Thursday 4 June 2026 Trainer: Simon Tuck The final session brings together bee health awareness, statutory responsibilities, and next steps. We will cover: • What healthy brood looks like (sealed and … Continue reading
