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Introduction to Beekeeping
Curious about honey bees or thinking about starting your own hive? This friendly, theory-based course is the perfect introduction to the world of beekeeping. Designed especially for beginners, no prior knowledge or experience is required.
Led by John Shepherd, an experienced beekeeper and smallholder with over 40 years of experience, the course will help you understand the fascinating lifecycle of the honey bee and the fundamentals of keeping a healthy hive. You’ll also learn about the essential equipment you’ll need and what’s involved through the beekeeping year. This is a theory-led course, perfect for anyone curious about what's involved in getting started.
During the day, you’ll learn about:
- How to identify honey bees
- Different types of beehives and how they work
- The parts of a hive and their role
- The lifecycle of the honey bee
- The hive year – what to do and when
- Honey extraction
- Bee welfare and health
- Common problems and how to manage them
Please bring a notebook, and a packed lunch - tea and coffee will be provided.
Led by John Shepherd, an experienced beekeeper and smallholder with over 40 years of experience, the course will help you understand the fascinating lifecycle of the honey bee and the fundamentals of keeping a healthy hive. You’ll also learn about the essential equipment you’ll need and what’s involved through the beekeeping year. This is a theory-led course, perfect for anyone curious about what's involved in getting started.
During the day, you’ll learn about:
- How to identify honey bees
- Different types of beehives and how they work
- The parts of a hive and their role
- The lifecycle of the honey bee
- The hive year – what to do and when
- Honey extraction
- Bee welfare and health
- Common problems and how to manage them
Please bring a notebook, and a packed lunch - tea and coffee will be provided.
Sunday 17 May
Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AR
The course runs 10am-4pmTickets £80
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