Somerton Division Beginners' Course 2022
There has already been a great deal of interest in our 2022course. We now know that we will be running the theory sessions at the Tor Rugby Club, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY, from January 19th at 7.30pm through to February 23rd, every Wednesday evening. Following on from this we will hold 7 practical sessions at our apiary near Long Sutton, which will coincide with key events throughout the beekeeping season.
One solid piece of advice - DON'T BUY ANYTHING YET. It could be that you end up with the wrong equipment, or go out on a limb with non standard stuff, so hold your horses. That applies to bee-suits too, as we do a bulk purchase from BBwear, who sell good quality suits at sensible prices. We also supply the Haynes Bee Manual with the course. The course is very reasonably priced.
There will be 6 theory sessions for which we will be charging £40.00 (slightly up on last year), but still good value when consider that A copy of the Haynes Bee Manual (rrp £25.00) is included, as is associate membership of Somerton Beekeepers for the whole of 2022.
The theory sessions will be followed by 7 practical sessions timed to coincide with key events in the beekeeping season. For these we charge a further £30.00,
New Leaf Life Design have donated a sum of money to Somerset Beekeepers Association which is to be awarded to somebody who would like to take up beekeeping but may find it difficult financially, so if you think you fit the criteria, or know somebody who does, let us know.
If you are interested in joining the course, just email Stewart Gould at somertonbees@btinternet.com and you will be in kept in the loop. Places are filling up fast and we only have a few left. If we are over subscribed we will create a waiting list.
One solid piece of advice - DON'T BUY ANYTHING YET. It could be that you end up with the wrong equipment, or go out on a limb with non standard stuff, so hold your horses. That applies to bee-suits too, as we do a bulk purchase from BBwear, who sell good quality suits at sensible prices. We also supply the Haynes Bee Manual with the course. The course is very reasonably priced.
There will be 6 theory sessions for which we will be charging £40.00 (slightly up on last year), but still good value when consider that A copy of the Haynes Bee Manual (rrp £25.00) is included, as is associate membership of Somerton Beekeepers for the whole of 2022.
The theory sessions will be followed by 7 practical sessions timed to coincide with key events in the beekeeping season. For these we charge a further £30.00,
New Leaf Life Design have donated a sum of money to Somerset Beekeepers Association which is to be awarded to somebody who would like to take up beekeeping but may find it difficult financially, so if you think you fit the criteria, or know somebody who does, let us know.
If you are interested in joining the course, just email Stewart Gould at somertonbees@btinternet.com and you will be in kept in the loop. Places are filling up fast and we only have a few left. If we are over subscribed we will create a waiting list.
