location: nr Thornbury, South Gloucestershire |
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This one-day course will give you the knowledge you need to understand all about beekeeping and what it entails, including a hands-on session in our apiary. We will cover the fundamental aspects of recognising and handling bees safely, how to look after them to maximise health and honey production and a full discussion of the beekeeping calendar. There will be practical sessions on putting a hive together & making frames and guidance on equipment & where to buy it. The lecturers are Jeff Bee & Jules Moore Programme: Part One – The Fundamentals of Beekeeping: Recognising bees in the UK; the different types of honeybee within a colony; the alternative types of hive, their construction and materials; clothing and equipment. Part Two – A Tour of the Apiary: Opening up a number of hives to show you when to look and what to look for; how to be safe and how it all works inside a hive. Part Three – The Beekeeping Calendar: How to look after your bees during the year. Part Four – Getting Started: Where to find equipment, books and fellow beekeepers. We will provide all protective beekeeping equipment, including gloves and tops, but you should wear a long sleeve top, trousers (not too flimsy!) and wellies or stout shoes with socks you can tuck your trousers into. You can camp onsite if there is space. Let us know if you are interested when you book. 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 4pm |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
pen and notebook; work clothes |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£120, plus £10 per pitch (max 2 people) per night for camping if required Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two 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 |
