Beekeeping Beginners Course 2022

BBKA Stoneleigh The National Beekeeping Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Coventry Beekeepers will be running a two day introductory course for “Beginners to Beekeeping”. The Course is intended to be the first step for anyone who wants to find out more about Beekeeping or is thinking of taking it up as a hobby. Dave Bonner, the course tutor, says that “Anyone who wants to find out more … Continue reading "Beekeeping Beginners Course 2022"

Apiary Meeting

Branch Apiary London Road Allotment Association , Humber Road, Whitley, United Kingdom

We are back at the apiary with the first meeting of the year We hope to see old and new members alike, and will be getting hands on with the bees (weather dependent of course) Directions

Warwickshire Queen rearing Course

See link for details Queen rearing course to raise local bees – WBKA (warwickshirebeekeepers.org.uk)

Grand Opening of the new CBKA Apiary

Branch Apiary London Road Allotment Association , Humber Road, Whitley, United Kingdom

Delayed due to Covid, we have the grand opening of the new CBKA Training Apiary We are proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Coventry Branch Training Apiary on the 19th June 2022.  The Lord Mayor of Coventry has agreed to come and officially open the apiary at 2pm and we would love to … Continue reading "Grand Opening of the new CBKA Apiary"

Beekeeping Beginners Course 2023

Eathorpe village Hall Main Street, Eathorpe, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Coventry Beekeepers will be running a two day introductory course for “Beginners to Beekeeping”. The Course is intended to be the first step for anyone who wants to find out more about Beekeeping or is thinking of taking it up as a hobby. Dave Bonner, the course tutor, says that “Anyone who wants to find out more … Continue reading "Beekeeping Beginners Course 2023"

£90

Winter Meeting – February

Allesley Church Hall All Saints Church Hall, Allesley, Coventry

CBKA AGM, followed by general discussion

Winter Meeting – March

Allesley Church Hall All Saints Church Hall, Allesley, Coventry

Swarm management by David Blower

Apiary Meeting – April

Branch Apiary London Road Allotment Association , Humber Road, Whitley, United Kingdom

First Summer Meeting The activities at the branch apiary for Sunday are (weather permitting): If the weather is good enough, the first inspection of the season. – These will be done by more experienced members (as they still need to be quick), other members are welcome to help/observe. NOTE:- only members who are registered with … Continue reading "Apiary Meeting – April"

Weekly Inspection

Branch Apiary London Road Allotment Association , Humber Road, Whitley, United Kingdom

Weather permitting, weekly inspection of the hives in the training apiary If you have an entrance gate key – just turn up.  It you do not have a key then meet at the car park between 1.55pm and 2pm.

Beginners Course – Apiary Visit

CBKA-Training-Apiary , United Kingdom

Students who attend the beginner’s course in February will be attending the branch apiary.  For some this will be their first chance to look inside an active beehive. Come along and socialise with the group.

Apiary Meeting – May

Branch Apiary London Road Allotment Association , Humber Road, Whitley, United Kingdom

The weather forecast is looking very good.   Whatwill be happening? 7 members who are taking their Basic Assessment will be doing some practice disease inspections as part of their preparation. Routine weekly inspections of the colonies. If we get the opportunity a demonstration and some practice on marking and clipping queens (using drones to … Continue reading "Apiary Meeting – May"