Beginners Information

From DBKA Website

On this page you'll find information that may be of use to prospective beekeepers, and beginner beekeepers.

• Are you interested in beekeeping? If so find out how you can make a start.

• Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced beekeeper, you'll probably want some books to read. Our beekeeping books page lists a few that we recommend.

• If you're getting started in beekeeping, you'll have to buy or borrow some equipment. Our beekeeping equipment page shows some of the more common equipment you will need, and other equipment you might want later on.

• You might want to enrol for a beekeeping course.One of our members, Hilary Lambert, runs an introduction to beekeeping course based near Ilkeston. Another local beekeeper, Margaret Cowley, runs several beekeeping courses throughout the year based near Derby.

• Consider joining the DBKA - You don't have to be keeping bees straight away, in fact joining the DBKA early is a good way to get the information you need to start beekeeping.