An introduction to Beekeeping

An introduction to Beekeeping

Original price was: £ 98.00.Current price is: £ 88.20.

A great day if you are thinking about keeping bees, we will discuss what is involved with beekeeping today, the apiary set up, the beekeeping year, and why bees and other pollinators are so important.  We take a look at the different types of hives used and take look inside a working beehive.

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    Available Dates

    Sat 6th March 2027
    Sun 11th April 2027
    Sun 20th June 2027
    Sat 25th September 2027

    Programme

    One day: 9.30am - 4.30pm

    1. Introduction to bees and other pollinators. Learn about pollination, its importance and the role of the honeybees and other pollinators.
    2. The honeybee. Find out about the fascinating biology and behaviour of the honeybee.
    3. What is involved in keeping honeybees. Consider what equipment and space is needed to keep bees and the regular and seasonal activities involved.
    4. Products of the beehive. Hear how to harvest and process the bounty from the hive .
    5. A look inside a hive. Take a look inside a working beehive, see the colony structure; nest and honey stores and see how to identify the queen bee, workers and drones.
    6. Choosing your Beehives. Take a closer look at the most commonly used types of hive, seeing how they fit together and discuss the pros and cons of each before deciding to make any investments.

    What to Expect

    An informative and enjoyable day learning all about the Honeybees; how to help them in your garden and beyond.

    Where the bees and the weather allow, this day will include an inspection of a hive. A bee-suit will be provided.

    What to Bring

    Please bring a packed lunch. Refreshments will be provided, including a homemade cake.
    Parking is available at the entrance to our farm and our training room is just a short walk down our track.
    Bring yourself, confirmation of your booking, a notebook and any questions you may have.
    Bring gloves (washing-up type gloves are fine) and wellies/boots for the visit to the apiary.
    Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the course for a prompt start

    Cancellation Policy:

    To ensure all attendees get the best experience from their training we only run our courses in small groups.

    We therefore must operate with a strict cancellation policy:  Refunds (or booking transfers) are not given for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the course.  If a cancellation is made with more than 2 weeks notice but within 6 weeks of the course date, then we will try to re-sell your tickets, if we are successful then a refund will be issued for the full amount less a £10 administration fee.  If a cancellation is made with more than 6 weeks notice, then a full refund will be issued.

    Click here to view our Terms & Conditions or contact us for further details.

    Malcolm Wilkie

    Tutor

    Malcolm is passionate about honey bees and has now kept bees for almost 20 years. He runs up to 30 colonies and strives to keep them healthy and in condition to take advantage of the nectar flows we get every year. He feels the bees always reward him by being able to collect the most amazing honeys from the local St Leonards-on-Sea area.  Malcolm is also a keen gardener and horticulturist and always plants what he thinks will appeal to the bees, particularly at times of the year when nectar sources are no longer plentiful.
    Together with his partner, Lesley, he showcases the bees’ hard work at the National Honey Show in London and frequently wins prizes and cups.  He is the ex chair of the High Weald Beekeeping Association and for many years ran their training courses. He believes strongly in education and having passed most of the British Beekeeping Association modules, he has also passed, in 2026, the General  Husbandry exam.
    Join Malcolm to discover the world of the honeybee. These creatures are endlessly fascinating.

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