Following the refurbishment of the facilities at Horestone Apiary, future training events will be held at the apiary. Courses are held on a regular basis. Subjects covered include Honeybee Natural History, Beekeeping Equipment, Local Forage, Swarms and Swarming, Pest and Diseases and Colony Management, theory and practical. Courses follow the syllabus laid down by the British Beekeepers' Association to the level of Basic Assessment. For further details contact the education officer.

Further opportunities for study, including BBKA Module 4 & 5 Study Group, can be found in the November 2008 newsletter.