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Beginners Course Details
Avon Beekeepers Association
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING
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This course aims to provide the beginner with the information required to start keeping honeybees. As the weather warms up in April the bees will start flying in earnest. Students who have attended will then be in a good position to start learning the practical side of how to handle bees in the apiary with a clear understanding of the life cycle of the honeybee and the year's work that lies ahead. |  |
Beginners Course in 2008.NOW FULLY BOOKEDFebruary 9th, 16th and 23rd
10am-4.30pm
Overall cost for the Course £50 Held over three Saturdays at the Millennium Hall Chew Magna; a central location 9 miles S E of Bristol, 14 miles W of Bath and 14 miles E of Congresbury. The course content covers the selection of equipment needed, the life cycle of the bees and how best to care for them. It includes a look at the year's tasks in the apiary including extracting honey. Participants will have the opportunity to visit an apiary in April for a look in a hive and gain some hands-on experience For further information on the course please contact: Brian Steadman Tel: Evenings/weekend 01179 445741. e-mail: bsteadman@blueyonder.co.uk address:19 Metford Road, Redland , BRISTOL, BS6 7LA |
