Introduction to beekeeping class - 1 day

At the end this class, you’ll know what’s involved in beekeeping and honey production, and whether you want to keep your own bees.

Saturday 10am to 3pm (4 hours, 1 hour lunch break)

£60

Next course Saturday 22nd May 2010

Course content:

• Life of the honey bee and a colony
• Plight of the honey bee – what is happening to the bees?
• Honey and how is it made
• Benefits of urban beekeeping
• What’s involved in urban beekeeping (space, equipment, time commitment)

Bring your own lunch or try one of the Regent's Park cafes.

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Beekeeping beginner’s course - 5 weeks

At the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to set up and manage your own hive.

4 x Wednesday 7.30pm-9.30pm in classroom, 1 x Saturday or Sunday 11am-1pm
apiary session

£150

Next course starts Wednesday 10th March 2010

Course content:

1. Theory: Honey bee. Queen, workers & drones. Lifecycles. Bee products.
2. Theory: Importance of beekeeping. Bees' nest. Hive inspections. Beekeeping year.
3. Theory: Healthy bees. Disease & pests. Swarming.
4. Theory: Hive components. Equipment. Getting started. Suitability of apiary sites.
5. Practical: Hive inspection. Apiary visit.

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Coming soon: Intermediary modules

Theory:

• Disease and pest control deep dive
• Exam preparation
• Selling honey (label regulations, equipment)

Practical:

• Hive inspection
• Hive assembly – make your own hive and frames
• Honey extraction
• Queen marking & clipping
• Using a nucleus hive for breeding and stocking

Gift vouchers

The gift of beekeeping is unusual and practical - and you'll be making the world a better place for bees!

Book a course for a friend and we’ll send them a personalised gift voucher.