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AN
INTRODUCTION TO BEE KEEPING
If
you are interested in discovering what beekeeping is all
about, perhaps to take it up as a hobby, or simply want
to know more about honey bees and beekeeping then this course
is for you.
The
first course this season will be on: Saturday 12 MAY,
2012
The second course will be on: Saturday 9 JUNE, 2012
The
courses will be held at TWIGS (Therapeutic Work in Gardening,
Swindon), Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate,
SN2 2QJ
The
aim of the course is to provide attendees with a good understanding
of:
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what
a honey bee colony is, |
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that
a beekeeper is only a guardian of honey bee colonies
and involves responsibilities, |
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what
it is like to inspect a hive, and |
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what
is involved in taking up beekeeping. |
Each
course will last from 10am to 4 pm and will consist of five
main sessions:
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What
are honey bees? |
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What
does a beekeeper do? |
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Hands-on
with the beekeeper inspecting hives (subject to the
weather) |
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Honey
and its extraction |
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Progressing
to starting beekeeping. |
Attendees
will be encouraged to ask questions at all times.
If attendees do not wish to participate directly with the
hive inspections they can observe the hive inspections from
behind a window in the apiary shed.
Attendees
should bring:
Notebook and pens (plus reading glasses if needed to be
able to see honey bee eggs), a packed lunch, and for the
hive inspection session bring a pair of ‘marigold’
gloves, wellies and wear light-coloured trousers with no
bare midriff please.
The
organisers will provide:
Tea & coffee, and bee tops to wear for the hive inspection.
You will also be provided with a copy of the course slides
plus useful information for discovering more about beekeeping.
Please
avoid arriving late, especially if travelling some distance.
The organisers will be setting up from about 9.30am.
The
charge for the one-day course is £33.
This fee includes Associate Membership of S&DBKA until
the end of October, 2012.
The
course leader will be Ross Gregory, Training Officer, Swindon
BKA, assisted by Richard Tucker.
For
more information and to reserve places please contact:
Ross Gregory, email: rossg@dsl.pipex.com,
or phone: 01793-762355
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