Types of Hives – Explore the different hive designs, their benefits, and considerations for beekeeping success.
Frame Assembly & Spacing – Learn the essentials of constructing frames, ensuring proper spacing, and maintaining a healthy hive structure.
Protective Equipment – Understand the importance of safety in beekeeping, with a guide to choosing and using the right protective gear.
Essential Tools – Discover the must-have tools for efficient hive management and practical beekeeping techniques.
Mastering the Smoker – Unlock the secrets of using a smoker effectively to calm bees and create a stress-free working environment.
The History of Beekeeping – Delve into the fascinating origins of beekeeping, tracing its evolution from ancient practices to modern techniques.
Bees & Their Hives – Understand the intricate world of bees, their colony structure, and how different types of hives support their survival.
The Value of Honey Bees – Explore the essential role honey bees play in ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity, highlighting their importance to our world.
Bee Products & Their Uses – Discover the incredible range of bee-made products, from honey and beeswax to propolis and royal jelly, and their benefits for health and industry.
Effective Record Keeping – Learn how to track hive health, inspections, and seasonal changes to improve colony management.
Feeding & Robbing Prevention – Understand when and how to feed bees while preventing robbing behavior that can harm weaker colonies.
Uniting Colonies – Explore the techniques for safely merging colonies, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption.
Safely Moving a Colony – Gain practical insights into relocating a hive, from preparation to transportation, to ensure a successful move.
Colony & Hive Composition – Discover the structure of a bee colony and the essential components of a well-maintained hive.
Understanding Swarms & Prevention – Learn why swarming occurs, the biological triggers behind it, and proactive measures to minimize the chances of swarms forming in your colonies.
Managing Swarming Events – Discover effective strategies to handle swarming when it happens, ensuring the safety of both your bees and the surrounding environment.
Swarm Collection Techniques – Explore the best practices for safely collecting and rehousing swarms, helping to maintain bee populations while preventing unwanted colony disruptions.
Honey Bee Pests & Diseases – Explore the common threats that honey bee colonies face, from parasitic mites to bacterial and viral infections.
Identification, Prevention & Treatment – Learn how to recognize early signs of pests and diseases, implement preventative measures to protect colony health, and apply effective treatment strategies to mitigate infestations and outbreaks.
Hive Assembly & Setup – Gain hands-on experience in constructing and setting up hives, ensuring a strong foundation for a thriving colony.
Hive Inspections & Health Checks – Learn how to properly inspect a hive, assess colony health, and identify signs of potential issues.
Honey Harvesting & Processing – Discover the best techniques for safely extracting, filtering, and storing honey, preserving its quality and flavour.
Join Wirral Beekeepers on Thursday, October 3rd at 7 PM for an information evening about our upcoming Introduction to Beekeeping course! The event will be held at Bromborough Methodist Church. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what it takes to start your beekeeping journey. We'll give you a detailed overview of the course, including:
What to expect: We'll walk you through the course structure, explaining how we balance classroom theory with hands-on, practical experience in the apiary.
Course content: Discover the key topics we'll cover, from bee biology and hive management to honey production and disease prevention.
Session details: We'll provide all the essential information you need, including dates, times, and what you'll need to get started.
You'll also get the chance to meet the experienced beekeepers who run the course, ask any questions you have, and get a feel for our friendly community.
If you're ready to secure your spot, you can also pay for the course on the night. We look forward to seeing you there!
Places are limited and fill up fast! If you'd like to be added onto the list for the next course in early 2026 then get in touch:
Email: education@wirralbeekeepers.co.uk
Or contact Helen on : 07896155363 to discuss (10am - 5pm)
School visits
As a nominated branch of the BBKA education programme, we have limited spaces available throughout the year for engaging sessions about honey bees aimed at primary school children. If you are looking to organise an education session like this in your school, please contact education@wirralbeekeepers.co.uk with the subject header School Education Visit Request, giving a brief description of when, where, and how many children will be attending. Please note that only emails from your work school email address will be considered, and due to limited places, we may not be able to fufill your request.