Bee curious with Dr Daf The Bee Doctor - half-day experience

Description

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive? This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! This action-packed, half-day taster event is suitable for adults and for families with children of all ages, and is ideal as a gift experience for a birthday, Christmas or Mothers' and Fathers' Day. It is suitable as the first step for wanna-bee beekeepers or for anyone inspired by recent TV programmes, and would like to learn more about beekeeping and honey. You will discover why we keep bees and a bit about the lifecycle of honeybees before seeing them close up under a microscope and learning about the inner workings of beehives. We will then kit up in protective clothing and amble out to the apiary where you will get some hands-on experience of handling the bees under supervision. To round off the experience you will get to do a blind honey-tasting and learn a bit about locally produced honey and then make a rolled bees-wax candle. In the event of unsuitable weather, and for young children below the age of 9 yrs, we may provide an indoor glass-fronted observation hive. This is an all weather event as we have beehives under cover. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button with any queries. We are also happy to consider providing a bespoke experience for larger groups and for families with young children below the age of 9 years. Please enquire!

What's included in the price?

A protective bee suit and gloves are provided if we visit the hives. Bed and breakfast, shepherd's hut glamping and nearly-wild camping may be available - please enquire. I can also deliver this experience bilingually or entirely through the medium of Welsh. Please wear full-length trousers, a long-sleeved top and long socks, and bring a baseball cap to wear under your veil and wellingtons, or similar boots!

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Anglesey Bees

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Anglesey Bees is the leading provider of beekeeping training and experiences in Wales, based on customer numbers and customer satisfaction. We were awarded Best Beekeeping Training Provider 2023 in SME News Business Elite Awards. At Anglesey Bees, we offer support and inspiration to all beekeepers, especially to beginners and improvers living on or visiting Anglesey and North Wales. With many years of experience as a biology teacher, research scientist and beekeeper, I offer bespoke experiences and training of the highest standard to individuals and small groups in my newly adapted teaching apiary. Furthermore I deliver informative and practical illustrated presentations to audiences at all levels.