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High Wycombe & District Beekeepers' Association (registered charity No. 299638)

High Wycombe & District Beekeepers' Association (registered charity No. 299638)

Beekeeping in and around the High Wycombe District in Buckinghamshire

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Beginners Practical

Upcoming Events

  • Beginner and Novice apiary session - 17 May 2025 - 10:00
  • Beginner and Novice apiary session - 21 May 2025 - 10:00
  • Beginner and Novice apiary session - 28 May 2025 - 10:00
  • Beginner and Novice apiary session - 31 May 2025 - 10:00
  • Beginner and Novice apiary session - 7 Jun 2025 - 10:00

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7:30 PM - DYB: Develop Your Beekeeping - seasonal build up
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Beginner and Novice apiary session
30 Apr
Wed 30/04/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info
Queen rearing / colony expansion 2.
30 Apr
Wed 30/04/2025    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
Check on number and quality of queen cells.   Decide on using any excess cells.      
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
03 May
Sat 03/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info
Basic assessment evening class
06 May
Tue 06/05/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
Held in and outside the shack. Wrap up warm - no bee suits required
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
07 May
Wed 07/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info
Queen rearing / colony expansion 3.
07 May
Wed 07/05/2025    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
Queen could be emerging - last chance to check.    
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
11 May
Sun 11/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info
DYB: Develop Your Beekeeping - seasonal build up
13 May
Tue 13/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Trinity United Reformed Church
  • DYB
Special guest appearance: Bob Hunter Will talk about seasonal build up,
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
14 May
Wed 14/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
17 May
Sat 17/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
£0.00
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info Book Now!
Basic assessment evening class
20 May
Tue 20/05/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
Held in and outside the shack. Wrap up warm - no bee suits required
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
21 May
Wed 21/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
£0.00
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info Book Now!
Basic assessment evening class
27 May
Tue 27/05/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
£0.00
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
Beesuit may be required
More Info Book Now!
Beginner and Novice apiary session
28 May
Wed 28/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
£0.00
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info Book Now!
Monthly Meeting
30 May
Fri 30/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Trinity United Reformed Church
  • Monthly Meeting
Andy Pedley talks to us about how Food Safety Law applies to beekeepers.
More Info
Beginner and Novice apiary session
31 May
Sat 31/05/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
£0.00
Saunderton Apiary
  • Apiary Visit
  • Beginners Practical
More Info Book Now!
Events on Wed 30/04/2025
30 Apr
Beginner and Novice apiary session
30 Apr 25
Saunderton
30 Apr
Queen rearing / colony expansion 2.
30 Apr 25
Saunderton
Events on Sat 03/05/2025
03 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
3 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Tue 06/05/2025
06 May
Basic assessment evening class
6 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Wed 07/05/2025
07 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
7 May 25
Saunderton
07 May
Queen rearing / colony expansion 3.
7 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Sun 11/05/2025
11 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
11 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Tue 13/05/2025
13 May
DYB: Develop Your Beekeeping - seasonal build up
13 May 25
High Wycombe
Events on Wed 14/05/2025
14 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
14 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Sat 17/05/2025
17 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
17 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Tue 20/05/2025
20 May
Basic assessment evening class
20 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Wed 21/05/2025
21 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
21 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Tue 27/05/2025
27 May
Basic assessment evening class
27 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Wed 28/05/2025
28 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
28 May 25
Saunderton
Events on Fri 30/05/2025
30 May
Monthly Meeting
30 May 25
High Wycombe
Events on Sat 31/05/2025
31 May
Beginner and Novice apiary session
31 May 25
Saunderton

Events

  • Monthly Meeting
    • 30 May 25
  • DYB: Develop Your Beekeeping - Treatment free colonies
    • 10 Jun 25
  • DYB: Develop Your Beekeeping - Feeding and uniting
    • 8 Jul 25
  • Open Day 2025
    • 13 Jul 25
  • Taster Day
    • 9 Aug 25
  • DYB: Develop Your Beekeeping - Preparing for winter !
    • 12 Aug 25
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