Our learning programme is extensive:
To join any of the courses, or if you would like further details, please email our secretary, [email protected]
- Beginners Part 1 starting Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 7:30pm until 9pm and will run for 5 weeks. (8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th November and 6th December)
- Location: Spaxton Village Hall, High Street, Spaxton, Somerset, TA5 1BS
- Cost: There will be a small nominal charge of £1 per session to cover the cost of the hall.
- Beginners Part 2 course - 5 sessions in early Jan 2023, dates to be advised during first part of the course, but will be held on Tuesday evenings at Spaxton, as before.
- If you wish to take notes during these sessions, you will need to bring a notebook and pens.
- Practical course Spring / Summer 2023 - Seven (7) sessions in total throughout the season.
- Rent-a-hive programme.
- Beekeeping Microscopy (BBKA syllabus)
To join any of the courses, or if you would like further details, please email our secretary, [email protected]
New beekeepers For new beekeepers the programme is in 3 parts. Part 1 in the Autumn, Part 2 in the beginning of the year and Part 3 (the practical sessions) which are timed to match the beekeeping season. There is also the (usual) Rent-a-hive programme where new members can have a nucleus of bees at the Apiary and nurture the bees to become a full colony during the year. Mentors are always in attendance to help with the tricky bits. The programme of the meetings is negotiated with the rent-a-hive coordinator. Rent a Hive has proved to be extremely popular and spaces for 2023 have been limited to a maximum of 10 participants. So early registration is strongly advised. Our intention is that new beekeepers can learn at their own pace timed to the beekeeping year. There is also a Mentorship programme running with dedicated mentors assigned to each Rent a Hiver. At the end of the summer season, knowledge, practice and experience will lead to ownership of a colony of bees. |
Experienced beekeepersFor the more experienced beekeeper there are sessions on
|