You will gain a wealth of bee keeping information during this course, including:
Examination and description of beekeeping equipment required.
Considerations when setting up an apiary.
Examination of the principal parts and functions of the hive.
The functions of the queen bee, workers and drones in the life of the colony.
Demonstration of the use of a smoker when opening a hive.
The beekeeping year.
Swarms and swarm control.
Diseases of the Honeybee.
See Calendar for the date of the next Introduction to Bee Keeping course.
Comments from Recent Course Attendees:
Very interactive, easy style. Learnt so much. A great 2 days.
Excellent instruction with good interaction with whole group. Being able to handle the bees was fantastic.
Excellent organisation and venue. The 2 days were planned in a logical and responsive manner. Fabulously generous sharing of knowledge, handy hints and tips! Thank-you!
Loved it, loved it, loved it!! Love bees, love honey, can't wait for the hive to arrive! Thank you all so much for a lovely 2 days.....when's the next one????
Overall the course was stimulating and excellent and being hands on with the bees was very rewarding.
Useful Beekeeping Links
Sue and Chris Tozer The Bee Team work from their North Devon smallholding producing honey, soap, candles and other natural bee products.
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) works to promote bees and beekeeping and provide a range of services to its members.
