8-evenings course

beginners beekeeping course


location: Croydon, Greater London

Beginner Bee-Keeping Course, starting Monday, 7th February 2011 - 8 weeks theory on Monday nights, 7.15pm - 9.15pm.  4 weeks practical sessions (opening hives), starting once the bees have built up a sufficient population (probably in April).

Full notes supplied by Michael Oliver, PhD.  Protective clothing supplied during practical sessions.
 
Learn all you need to know on how to start bee-keeping immediately.  Learn about the bee-keeping year, how to build frames and hives, how to prevent disease.  Course includes on-going support throughout the year.  Add-ons: extraction day and reunion in Autumn. 
 
Our goal is to make you feel 100% comfortable and confident in keeping bees and offer you full support in doing so. 

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:
 

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arrive:
 
8 Monday evenings 7.15pm
depart:
 
9.15pm
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
pen and notebook; work clothes
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£125; £225 for 2 people
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 


the venue is a church hall in Croydon