The association is running the BBKA Beginners Course in Beekeeping. This is open to anyone interested in keeping bees and will start February 4, 7-9pm, and will run for ten weeks. It will be held at the Baptist Church Hall, Franche Road, Kidderminster, parking at rear. This will be followed by two practical out apiary meetings for hands on experience. Fee £55, numbers limited to sixteen.

For an application form go to www.bbka.org.uk/local/kidderminster, email m.dcooper@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 01299 825578 for more information.