South East Herts Beekeepers Association
Promoting beekeeping and supporting beekeepers (since 1947)
Hertford, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Broxbourne, Ware, Bengeo, Goffs Oak, Cuffley, Stanstead Abbotts and surrounding areas.
Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Interested in learning about beekeeping or just learning more about bees?
Our Introduction to Beekeeping Course is specifically designed for beginners, equipping you with all of the basic knowledge of how to keep and look after honey bees.
Learn about the life of the bee, the different types of hive, threats to our bees, how to stay safe around bees and get hands-on experience handling bees. We also look at bee-friendly flowers, honey production, collection and much more.
Our next Introduction to Beekeeping Course will start on the 9th March 2025 and comprises of 4 x 2 hour classroom sessions and 2 x apiary visits. These sessions are run on Sunday afternoons (except Easter Sunday) between 2pm and 4pm. Don’t worry if you can’t make all of the sessions as comprehensive handouts are provided and there is time set aside for questions and answers allowing you to catch up.
Location: Pound Close Youth and Community Centre, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon. EN11 0PE
NEXT COURSE STARTS 9th March 2025.
Details will be posted here early in the New Year
Book your place now
To book your place please complete the Course Booking form which can be downloaded from the link below and send it to our Treasurer at the address shown on the form.
If you have any problems please contact us via this website and we will get back to you.
Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Sample Syllabus
South East Herts Beekeepers Association – a local branch of Hertfordshire Beekeepers Association and a member of the British Beekeepers Association