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
