location: nr Sudbury, Suffolk |
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| This course is an introduction to the subject, with the emphasis on the practical aspects of bee-keeping and is designed for beginners. We will have a look at some beehives but not the inhabitants on this occasion. Students will learn how to set up an apiary, what equipment to buy, the terminology, life cycle of the bee, how to identify the different members of the hive, the bee calendar, and diseases. Today is a theory-only day (but Simon manages to make quite a dry subject funny). There will be equipment for sale, including beehives. You can be sure that Simon, who owns about 25 hives, will have chosen only items that he would use himself. Tutor Simon Cousins became interested in bees about five years ago. What started off as a hobby has now expanded into a small commercial operation, which produced half a ton of honey this year. Jars of this honey, under his own label Stour Valley Bees, will be on sale at the course. dates: see 'book online' below
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how
to book: |
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arrive: |
for a 10am prompt start |
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depart: |
after
the course finishes at 4.30pm |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
work
clothes; pen and notebook |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£80 Refundable up to 3 weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within 3 weeks of course |
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lunch: |
provided |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
