The above picture was taken during an inspection of the hives by John Hendrie.
Our indoor meetings are usually held in the Weald Memorial Hall pictured above.
SEVENOAKS and TUNBRIDGE WELLS BEEKEEPERS – BASIC TRAINING – 2025
The course will run during March and April 2025, and the classroom sessions will be in the committee room at Hildenborough Village Hall, Riding Lane, TN11 9HY. Classroom sessions will be between 7.30pm and 9.30pm
TOPIC DATES
Wednesday 12 th March Bee biology and general overview of beekeeping
Wednesday 19 th March Types of hive, essential equipment, frame making
Wednesday 26 th Mar NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Wednesday 2 nd April Varroa, integrated pest management, seasonal care
Wednesday 9 th April Other pests and diseases
Wednesday 16 th April Understanding swarming and colony reproduction
The basic training course for new beekeepers will cover the syllabus for the BBKA Basic exam.
For full details click on this link: Training scheme for new beekeepers 2025
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APIARY MEETINGS:
Our meetings are free and do not require prior booking, unless stated otherwise. Non-members are always welcome at meetings. We do not charge for refreshments, but a small donation towards costs would be most welcome.
IMPORTANT: Hilbert Road Apiary meetings always start at 11am. Please ignore the programme which states they start at 10 am.
If you are contemplating buying equipment we suggest you try a taster session first at one of our apiaries, to see if you are comfortable handling bees, before making any outlay. If you don’t have a bee suit we would suggest you come dressed in a long sleeved top, jeans/trousers tucked into wellingtons. Non-members are always welcome at our Apiary meetings. Young persons (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are not certain of the Apiary locations, check with the appropriate Apiary manager.
Barrwood Apiary – lead by Cliff Hayward Email pbhayward9@hotmail.com
- All meetings will last about 2 hours.
Remember of course that they are subject to changes because of the weather etc…, so always check the website ‘NOTICE BOARD’ before setting out or with the Apiary Manager.
Hilbert Rd Apiary, Picture Courtesy Ellen Montelius.
Hilbert Rd Apiary meetings – lead by Sue Knights Email: soozbeez@gmail.com
Again remember that they are subject to changes because of the weather etc…, so always check the website ‘NOTICE BOARD’ before setting out or with the Apiary Manager.
Barrwood Apiary Bluebells, Picture Courtesy Sarah Rapley.
Introduction to Beekeeping: This course is a very basic introduction to beekeeping aimed at those with no previous experience. The purpose is to introduce interested beginners to the responsibilities of beekeeping,
the basic lifecycle and behaviour of honey bees, and the logistics and commitment needed to keep
honey bees in a domestic environment. If interested details are on the Booking Form below.
Course Booking Form: Booking form 22-23
Training Days Guidance BBKA Training Days Guidance April 22
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New Years Party 2025 – Sevenoaks Beekeepers Buzzing at The Plough