Beekeeping Training
Courses organised by the MDBKA can be booked via our Course Bookings Scheduler. Before you can book any courses, you must Login to the training scheduler web page. To book a training course you will need a username and password. If you do not have a training username and password – click on the “Book Training Course” button below. Alternatively select the “Training Login” in the dropdown under Members in the top navigation bar. On the next page click the “Create new user account” link.
Terms & Conditions
Book Training Courses
IMPROVERS COURSE 2024
This is open to all beekeepers who are members of MDBKA and have kept their own bees for 2 full seasons.The start date will be Monday 22th April 2024 at 6pm and the course will run for 6 weeks. Numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 25. A charge of £25 per person will be made – primarily to cover the costs of additional equipment etc. The aim is to continue to develop beekeeping knowledge and skills as a follow-up to our beginners’ course, helping existing beekeepers to develop knowledge and skills.
Go to our Training section on the website and you will be able to access the booking system. Any queries please email: peter.mcevitt@mdbka.com.
BEEKEEPING TASTER DAYS 2024
BEEKEEPER TASTER DAYS 2024. After our successful inaugural Taster Day in 2023, we are offering two dates this year. The first one is Saturday 1st June, with the second one on Saturday 17th August. The cost is £25 per person and both dates have morning or afternoon sessions available. Go to our Training section on the website and you will be able to access the booking system. Any queries please email: peter.mcevitt@mdbka.com.
SEPTEMBER BEGINNERS COURSE 2024
SEPTEMBER BEGINNERS COURSE 2024: The Weekend Beekeeping for Beginners Course will take place on the weekend of 21st & 22nd of September 2024 and will be followed with practical sessions in the beehives in 2025. The fee will be £150 which will include a full year’s Membership of the Association (from October 2024). This includes valuable insurance for beekeepers and also access to the full range of member benefits, for example equipment sales. Go to our Training section on the website and you will be able to access the booking system. Any queries please email: peter.mcevitt@mdbka.com.