2019 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
- 6th March 2019 - Introduction to Beekeeping
- 13th March 2019 - The Hive (including frame-making practical)
- 20th March 2019 - The Beekeeping Year
- 27th March 2019 - Queens and Swarms
- 3rd April 2019 - Pests and Diseases
- 10th April 2019 - Products of the Hive
- 17th April 2019 - Getting Started
- 28th April 2019 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- 5th May 2019 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- 12th May 2019 - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- 19th May 2019 - 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 2019 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 |
