Book a Practical Beekeeping Day

£140.00

Supervised by our experienced beekeepers at Bishop’s Court Farm, this course is perfect for anyone thinking about beekeeping, offering a fascinating insight into everything from setting up an apiary to harvesting honey.

Saturday 10th June, Saturday 1st July and Saturday 15th July 2023 between 9.30am – 5.30pm
Maximum of five participants.

 

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Description

– Awareness of all bees and pollinators (including anatomy, colony and social structure).
– A year in the life of a typical honeybee colony.
– History and overview of modern beekeeping.
– Hive equipment guide – types of hive, Queen excluders, Crown Boards, smokers and hive tools.
– Siting an apiary.
– The annual cycle of the hive including over-wintering and swarming.
– Common diseases – identification and remedies.
– Record keeping.
– Honey harvesting.
– Identification of bee-types (workers, drones and queens) and common bee behaviour.
– Identification of different brood types / nectar and pollen in the hive.
– Hive inspection (bee suits and gloves will be provided – please bring wellies).

Additional information

Date

Saturday 10th June 2023 (9.30am – 17.30pm), Saturday 1st July 2023 (9.30am – 17.30pm), Saturday 15th July 2023 (9.30am – 17.30pm)

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