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

£60

Next courses Saturday 11th September 2010 & Sunday 19th September 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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Course Full Beekeeping beginner’s course - 5 weeks

The 2010 course is now full. We will be running more courses next year. Please email us if you would like us to keep you informed of our next course.

 

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

 

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.