2020 BEEKEEPING BEGINNERS’ COURSE
Run by the Exmoor Division of the Somerset Beekeepers’ Association and taught by experienced and/or qualified beekeepers.
- 7 weekly classroom sessions run in the evening in March and April in Williton.
- 4 Apiary sessions under supervision/mentoring, then the opportunity to attend our Teaching Apiary throughout the 2019 season.
- Rent-a-hive scheme available.
Schedule
- 11th March 2020 - Introduction to Beekeeping
- 18th March 2020 - The Hive (including frame-making practical)
- 25th March 2020 - The Beekeeping Year
- 1st April 2020 - Queens and Swarms
- 8th April 2020 - Pests and Diseases
- 15th April 2020 - Products of the Hive
- 22nd April 2020 - Getting Started
- 3rd May 2020 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- 10th May 2020 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- 17th May 2020 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- 24th May 2020 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
Additional Information
Classroom sessions are held at the Williton Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Williton; accessed off Robert Street. There is only disabled parking available at the Pavilion but you may park in the Council car park on Killick Way (free after 18:00) and then take the short walk to the Pavilion. Classroom sessions start at 19:00 and end approximately 21:00. There will be a break for refreshments.
We will have a small library of beekeeping books available which you may borrow but if you want to buy a good beginner’s book prior to the course we would recommend 'Bees at the Bottom of the Garden’ by Alan Campion – good Christmas reading.
Handouts will be provided but please remember to bring a pen and paper for note taking.
The practical sessions will take place in our Divisional Apiary near Minehead. We will provide bee suits but you will need to bring washing up gloves and wellington boots - more details to follow after the course has started.
Classroom sessions are held at the Williton Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Williton; accessed off Robert Street. There is only disabled parking available at the Pavilion but you may park in the Council car park on Killick Way (free after 18:00) and then take the short walk to the Pavilion. Classroom sessions start at 19:00 and end approximately 21:00. There will be a break for refreshments.
We will have a small library of beekeeping books available which you may borrow but if you want to buy a good beginner’s book prior to the course we would recommend 'Bees at the Bottom of the Garden’ by Alan Campion – good Christmas reading.
Handouts will be provided but please remember to bring a pen and paper for note taking.
The practical sessions will take place in our Divisional Apiary near Minehead. We will provide bee suits but you will need to bring washing up gloves and wellington boots - more details to follow after the course has started.
Cost£80 which also includes 2020 Associate Membership of Exmoor Division & Somerset Beekeepers’ Association. |
More InfoFor further information, please contact Caroline on 01643 821812 or email: caroline@249ralph.eclipse.co.uk |
