Beekeeping Courses in 2021
Sleaford District – Are delivering the British Beekeeping Association’s – An Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Saturday 6th & 13th March – 09:00 – 16:00 hours
Saturday 10th & 17th April – 09:00 – 16:00 hours
Registration for 08:45 and a prompt 09:00 start, Finish times may vary slightly between 16:00 & 16:30 hours
Club Apiary Visits dates handling live bees will be arranged during the course
The course will include theory and will cover the BBKA (British Beekeepers Association) Course.
The course covers:- An Introduction to Beekeeping – The Honey Bee Colony – The Hive – History of Beekeeping – Beekeeping Year – Bees, Plants & Hive Products – Queens & Swarming – Pests & Diseases
Also including :- An Apiary Visit handling live bees in the clubs own Apiary.
Course cost £70 per person
£20 deposit required to reserve place
Limited spaces are available – To book your place please contact
Keith Baker 07914 527106 or email keith.baker49@talktalk.net
The Lincoln District of the Lincolnshire BKA
are pleased to announce
A Beekeeping Course for 2021
Dates April 17th, 24th & May 1st (all 3 days)
Time 8:30am to 1pm with a 30 minute break included
Venue To be confirmed but will adhere to any Covid requirements
Cost £70 per applicant to be paid by a notified date prior to commencement
Applicants Maximum of 10 on a first come, first served basis
Apiary Session/s During or following course with date/s to be determined during course
Categories to include
1) Welcome/Getting Started
2) Bee Life & Development
3) The Hive and General Equipment
4) The Beekeeping Year
5) Swarm Control
6) Honey Bee Health
7) Taking and Dealing with Honey/Wax
8) Practical – frame making
9) Recap/Open Session
10) Apiary Session (weather dependant)
Category sequence may alter with regard to timings, weather and availability of topic deliverer.
Resources
The Lincoln District will provide all material for the course. To prevent any spread of disease, bee protection equipment will also be provided for any apiary session which will be held and maintained at the apiary site for future courses. The District will also provide the tools and safety equipment for the practical session.
Contact
If you interested in participating in this course, then please contact the District at
lincolngroupsec@nullgmail.com
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