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Claro Bees opening hours from 05 March 2022 from 09:30 till 12.00 on Saturday CARD ONLY PAYMENTS! Please keep an eye on the website Claro Bees section for further information
THIS YEARS AGM!! minutes will appear on the member only page shortly
Please sign the DO NOT IMPORT BEES petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577603
Asian Hornet Action Team next training day will be announced soon was a great success if interested in joining the team contact Toni our AHAT co-ordinator Check out the Asian Hornet page
Anyone interested in helping with the programs group to help arrange on talks about all types of beekeeping topics and general get togethers i.e. a spring or summer BBQ please get in touch email Kevin_pocock@hotmail.com Read more
The programs group are hopeful to organise some interesting evenings of talks starting in March (covid permitting) please keep an eye on the events calendar Read more
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Claro Bees opening hours from 05 March 2022 from 09:30 till 12.00 on Saturday CARD ONLY PAYMENTS! Please keep an eye on the website Claro Bees section for further information
THIS YEARS AGM!! minutes will appear on the member only page shortly
Please sign the DO NOT IMPORT BEES petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577603
Asian Hornet Action Team next training day will be announced soon was a great success if interested in joining the team contact Toni our AHAT co-ordinator Check out the Asian Hornet page
Anyone interested in helping with the programs group to help arrange on talks about all types of beekeeping topics and general get togethers i.e. a spring or summer BBQ please get in touch email Kevin_pocock@hotmail.com Read more
The programs group are hopeful to organise some interesting evenings of talks starting in March (covid permitting) please keep an eye on the events calendar Read more

Harrogate & Ripon Beekeepers Association run a variety of courses each year for beginners and more experienced beekeepers.

Taster Days                                                                               

If you are interested in learning about becoming a beekeeper, try dipping your toes with one of our Taster Days. These are run in conjunction with the RHS at the beautiful Harlow Carr Gardens. 2021 dates may be affected by the current Covid-19 restrictions: visit the RHS website for information.

 

Beginner Beekeeping

Start your beekeeping journey with our 3-term Beginner Beekeeping Course. It is structured to guide you through your first two seasons as a beekeeper, including 12 theory and 8 practical lessons. The 3 terms are delivered over a 15 month period. Two 6-week terms take place in the classroom and the practical term is taught at apiaries in the Harrogate area. At the end of this course you will have all the knowledge and experience required to pass the BBKA Basic Assessment (optional)

From Comb to Candle

     

For those who want to make use of surplus beeswax we run wax processing classes. Our incredibly popular ‘From Comb to Candle’ days are delivered by experienced, prize-winning members of HRBKA. They take you through every stage of processing beeswax, from filtering the raw wax to producing wax blocks, candles, flowers or even beeswax wraps. Places on this course are limited and due to high demand you are encouraged to book as soon as possible. Watch this space for details of the next course.

Microscopy

       

Courses run every second year and are ideal if you are studying for the BBKA Microscopy exam or just want to increase your knowledge of the honey bee. Subjects include using compound and dissecting microscopes,  and preparing and producing slides. Identifying pests and diseases and analysing and identifying pollens in honey (melissopalynology) are also useful skills for beekeepers. On this course you are taught all the skills and techniques required to take the BBKA Microscopy exam. To ensure you get the most from each lesson, numbers are limited on this course, and early applications are recommended. Watch this space for details of when the next course will run.

About HRBKA

Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers Association is an independent association of beekeepers with a history spanning more than 90 years. It’s a registered charity with a commitment to teach new beekeepers and educate the wider public about bees and beekeeping through shows and demonstrations.

HRBKA is affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association.

© Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers Association, registered charity number 502757.

Contact

You can contact the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Membership Secretary by email.

Chair:
chairman@hrbka.org.uk

Treasurer:
treasurer@hrbka.org.uk

Secretary:
secretary@hrbka.org.uk

Membership Secretary:
membership@hrbka.org.uk

Webmaster:
webmaster@hrbka.org.uk

Education:

education1@hrbka.org.uk

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