weekend course

natural beekeeping


location: nr Bath, NE Somerset

This weekend course is an opportunity to learn the basics about 'natural beekeeping' in top bar hives. This is a simple, practical  way to have healthy and happy bees in your garden, with the possibility of your own honey harvest, but without the cost and complications associated with conventional beekeeping. 

This course is intended for people with no previous knowledge of bees or beekeeping, and will provide you with all the information you need to decide if, when and how you will take up 'natural beekeeping'.

We will discuss:

  • The nature of honeybees and their relationship with flowering plants
  • The history of our relationship with bees
  • Principles of natural beekeeping
  • Planning and preparation
  • The top bar hive: construction and use
  • Keeping healthy bees
  • Your first beekeeping year

The tutor is Phil Chandler - the foremost expert on natural beekeeping using horizontal top bar hives and non intrusive, healthy methods.

 

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
Friday evening in plenty of time for the introductory talk at 7pm
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 4pm on Sunday
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
work clothes; pen and notebook; magnifying glass if you have one
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£130 (plus a parking charge of £2 per car - payable on the weekend)
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
accommodation and meals:
 
a hot lunch on Saturday and Sunday is included with your course. Vegetarians catered for. B&B is available from £15 up for the Friday and Saturday. Evening meals can be available if requested
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a 110-acre organic farm near Bath