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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bees. A healthy bee population is essential to human survival, so join the growing numbers of people who are learning how to help.

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Bee Experience

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 12th July 2020

On the Bee Experience, a highly qualified beekeeper will give a short briefing and after checking that your beesuit is safely zipped up and supplying you with suitable gloves you will learn how to light the smoker and the importance of this vital piece of beekeeping equipment, you will then enter the apiary and meet the bees. An audience usually gathers inside the bee centre to watch through the viewing windows and listen to the commentary given by the beekeeper via an audio link. During the experience you will open...

First year of beekeeping

First year of beekeeping

***Exclusive 30% discount for a limited period (included in price)*** The first year of beekeeping course is an online program that gives you all the basic knowledge to quickly and confidently start your first beehive. Our course was designed to carefully balance theory and practice. The first few lessons will give you an understanding of the honey bee colony. You will then learn about the equipment that you will need, the type of beehive and bees that you can acquire, and how to set up your apiary. The last lessons...

Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping

Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 12th July 2020

Would you like to know how to keep bees sustainably, on a small scale? Or are you just intrigued to know what goes on inside that enigmatic wooden box...Maybe you have heard about the plight of our bees and want to understand how to best help them. Many people would like a colony of honeybees in their garden, and on this course I will show you how a hive works, and how to keep your bees happy and healthy with minimal intervention. Topics covered include: What type of hive Where...

Sustainable beekeeping in a box

Sustainable beekeeping in a box

Craft kit or book

This is an Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping, but in a box! Consisting of a folder with a 16-page booklet covering how the honey bee colony works, and the info you need to decide whether sustainable beekeeping is for you. There is also a small box with two types of wax comb and a piece of propolis; a bottle of lemongrass oil with which to bait your hive; lolly sticks to put in your frames; and a handy pollen load guide. This links to my Patreon site for ongoing tuition, and...

Straw skep hive making course - with Bees for Development

Straw skep hive making course - with Bees for Development

In-person course

Learn how to make a lip-work straw skep. You will make your skep from a long straw wheat with cane lapping. The course tutor, Chris Park, will explain how to split bramble and willow as needed. You will be able to make about one third of your skep during the day, and take home the skills, tools, and materials to finish off at home.

A Bee Experience Day Course

A Bee Experience Day Course

In-person course

A One Day Beekeeping Experience A great experience for anyone interested in Honey Bees and other Bees and Pollinators. You will learn in a small group about bees and the various ways we can help these valuable insects including an opportunity to see inside a working Beehive. Taking home: a pound of honey, a bee-related gift, and notes about helping bees. Course Tutor: Amanda Millar: Amanda regularly holds our Beekeeping Courses. She is a professional ecologist who has been keeping many colonies of bees for about fifteen years. She has...

Beginning Your Beekeeping - Two Day Beginners Course

Beginning Your Beekeeping - Two Day Beginners Course

In-person course

An intensive course to get you started, explaining all about the honey bee, helping you choose your hive and equipment, how and where to set up your apiary, the bees management and pests and diseases. Not forgetting when and how to extract that lovely honey. An informal couple of days spent with others interested in beekeeping. A wealth of information from a highly experienced beekeeper and a chance to see the different equipment available, along with a useful pack of course notes to take away. Where the bees and weather...

Bee Curious with Dr Daf The Bee Doctor

Bee Curious with Dr Daf The Bee Doctor

In-person course

Isle of Anglesey - Next course on 12th July 2020

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a bee hive? This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! This is an ideal experience during your holidays or as a Christmas / birthday / mother's day/ father's day gift experience. (minimum age 14). This half-day taster event is a great way to find out about the day to day life of honeybees in the company of a professional beekeeper.The event is also ideal for anyone who would like to learn more about the life of honey bees and the...

So you want to be a beekeeper? ...... with Dr. Daf, the bee doctor

So you want to be a beekeeper? ...... with Dr. Daf, the bee doctor

In-person course

Isle of Anglesey - Next course on 12th July 2020

Introduction There are many reasons why people want to start keeping bees. It may be an ambition that you have had for a long time and now you have the time and space to do something about it. Others want to do something positive about the decline in pollinators or they fancy the idea of producing honey and other hive products. However, beekeeping is an activity that is not successfully learnt from books and the internet alone. A successful start to what may become a fulfilling, lifelong interest depends on...

So, you want to be a beekeeper? with Dr. Daf the bee doctor.

So, you want to be a beekeeper? with Dr. Daf the bee doctor.

Live online tuition

- Next course on 12th July 2020

A beginners course delivered live online using zoom. It assumes no previous knowledge and delivers the skills and knowledge necessary to start keeping your own bees. Introduction There are many reasons why people want to start keeping bees. It may be an ambition that you have had for a long time and now you have the time and space to do something about it. Others want to do something positive about the decline in pollinators or they fancy the idea of producing honey and other hive products. Completing a live...

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