2022 BEEKEEPING BEGINNERS’ COURSE
Run by the Exmoor Division of the Somerset Beekeepers’ Association and taught by experienced beekeepers.
- 7 weekly classroom sessions run in the evening in Feb and March in Williton.
- 4 Apiary sessions under supervision/mentoring, then the opportunity to attend our Teaching Apiary throughout the 2022 season.
- Rent-a-hive scheme available.
Schedule
- 21st Feb 2022 7pm - Introduction to Beekeeping
- 28th Feb 2022 7pm - The Hive (including frame-making practical)
- 7th March 2022 7pm - The Beekeeping Year
- 14th March 2022 7pm - Queens and Swarms
- 21st March 2022 7pm - Pests and Diseases
- 28th March 2022 7pm - Products of the Hive
- 4th April 2022 - Getting Started
- 30th April or 7th May 2022 (depending on weather) - Practical Apiary Session (Divisional Apiary near Minehead)
- Followed by three further practical sessions at the Divisional Apiary.
Additional Information
Classroom sessions are held in Minehead - more information to be provided when you join the course. 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.
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 in Minehead - more information to be provided when you join the course. 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.
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 2022 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 |
