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Introduction to Beekeeping

If you’re considering starting up a hive or you’re just curious about honey bees and what’s involved with keeping them, this informal course provides an excellent introduction to the world of beekeeping. The course is designed for beginners, so no previous experience or knowledge is required.

Led by John Shepherd, an experienced beekeeper and smallholder, the course will help you understand the lifecycle of the bee and the basics of beekeeping, including the equipment you will need to get going. Places are limited to ensure there is plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.

The course will cover:

The identification of honey bees
Different types of beehives
The parts of a hive and their role
The lifecycle of the honey bee
The hive year (and what to do when)
Honey extraction
Welfare and health
Common problems and how to manage them
There will be an observation hive on display to help relate the theory to practice.

A light lunch will be provided along with tea and coffee.
10:00-16:00
Tickets £63
Bore Place Bore Place Road Chiddingstone Kent TN8 7AR
Sat 11 May
Contact telephone: 01732 463255 Call to check latest times or cancellations.
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