Have you ever thought of keeping bees and harvesting your very own delicious honey? We can make that dream come true! West Glamorgan Beekeepers Association run a very popular and well established beginner course.

Begin your beekeeping journey with engaging classroom sessions starting in March 2027 covering essential topics such as:

Life Cycle of the Honey Bee
Biology of Swarming
Swarm Prevention
Swarm Catching and Hiving
Hive Management
Equipment Essentials
Hive and Frame Making

Classroom sessions take place in Llangyfelach Church Hall for 10 weeks on Tuesdays at 7pm

After completing these informative lessons, we’ll suit you up and guide you through hands-on experiences at the apiary for the rest of the season.

Practical lessons take place at our Training Apiary every Sunday at 10am until the end of the beekeeping season (October)

The cost of the course is £110 which includes your first-year membership to the West Glamorgan Beekeepers Association.

We actively encourage new members to join us and take part in this fascinating hobby. More people than ever are now taking up the hobby as beekeeping is a fascinating craft that is fun to learn and the perfect antidote to the stress of modern day life!

The course is free for under 16s if they are attending with a paying adult.

Registration is now closed for the 2026 cohort which started in March 

Complete the form opposite to register your interest in the 2027 course