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INTRODUCTION TO BASIC BEEKEEPING If you have ever
thought of owning a colony of honey bees but have been deterred by not knowing exactly what is involved, or are simply curious,
then this one day workshop is for you! Dates: Saturday, 13th February 2010
INTRODUCTION
TO BASIC BEEKEEPING A one day inter-active workshop designed to provide a basic understanding of what is involved
in keeping bees. No previous knowledge or experience is required. The workshop comprises:
Introduction: Why keep bees?
Session 1: Life history of the honey bee Honey
bees are wild creatures and can only be manipulated. A basic understanding of the bees’ life cycle is essential in order
to successfully manage a colony of bees.
Session 2: Equipment This practical session will describe all the equipment you
will need to manage a colony of bees, the choices available, and provide the opportunity to examine it in detail.
Session 3: Matters to consider Where could I put my bees? How much work
is involved? These
issues and all the others you need to consider before acquiring bees will be fully covered.
Session
4: Other things you should know Why bees are important, where to site hives, how to treat bee stings, how to keep your bees healthy, how to
extract honey? This session will cover these issues and many more.
Location:
Forest Hills, Hazelrig Lane, Ellel, LA2 0PL
Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Cost:
£60.00 inclusive of comprehensive notes and lunch
Note: The workshop
is limited to 40 places and early booking is strongly advised. This is the fourth year we have run this course and each of
the earlier courses has been over-subscribed.
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