NDB Short Courses
These courses are intended for those who are studying towards the more advanced UK Beekeeping Association assessments, or for those involved in teaching within their local associations. They are led by NDB-qualified tutors and are restricted to small groups, offering a challenging environment in which real learning and useful discussion can take place.
Three venues are used which allows courses to be run close to students from most parts of England and Wales. Each venue is equipped with modern teaching and laboratory facilities. Details of local accommodation and transport links will be provided upon receipt of an application form.
| Month | Date | Course Title | Lead Tutor | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 11, 12 | Pollen - Nature's little wonder | Robert Smith | Cheshire |
| February | 25, 26 | Anatomy and Dissection full | Graham Royle | Devon |
| March | 17, 18 | Teaching for Beekeeping Tutors | Bridget Beattie | Kent |
| March | 19, 20 | Integrated Pest Management | Bridget Beattie | Kent |
| March | 27, 28 | Pollen - Nature's little wonder | Robert Smith | Devon |
| March/April | 31, 1 | Microscopy for Beekeepers full | Graham Royle | Kent |
| May | 3, 4 | Seasonal Management | Ivor Davis | Kent |
| May | 26, 27 | Queen Raising & Stock Improvement | Ken Basterfield | Devon |
| June | 9, 10 | Queen Raising & Stock Improvement | Ken Basterfield | Devon |
| June | 15, 16 | Pollen - Nature's little wonder | Robert Smith | Kent |
| June | 21, 22 | Queen Raising & Stock Improvement | Ken Basterfield | Devon |
| July | 7, 8 | Queen Raising & Stock Improvement | Ken Basterfield | Devon |
The following document summarises the dates and content for each course: NDB Short Courses summary 
The fee is £140 per student per course; this includes all consumables, course handouts, refreshments and a light lunch on both days. For expert tuition by highly-qualified tutors, this represents very good value for money.
Please note that a £115 subsidy is currently available from the Fera Healthy Bees Project for the Teaching for Beekeeping Tutors course for eligible students nominated by their beekeeping association.
Short Course application forms
Each training centre has a host who coordinates arrangements and handles course bookings. Please print, complete, and return the form appropriate to your chosen course centre:
Cheshire training centre application form
Devon training centre application form
Kent training centre application form
Nomination form for Fera subsidy for Teaching for Beekeeping Tutors course
Joining instructions with course outline, what to bring, venue information, and local accommodation and transport details will be provided upon receipt of an eligible application.
Short Course queries
Please direct queries relating to the Short Courses to the appropriate training centre coordinator:
Cheshire training centre queries to Graham Royle NDB 
Devon training centre queries to Dan Basterfield NDB
Kent training centre queries to Bob Smith NDB