Somerton Division Beginners' Course 2022
There has already been a great deal of interest in our 2022course. We aren't certain about the dates as yet, or if it will be possible to hold the theory sessions at a venue, but it will start in January. Last year we ran these sessions via Zoom but were able to hold the practical sessions, at our apiary, as the weather warmed up (slightly).
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 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.
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 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.
