Category: Training Event

Beekeeping Courses for 2018 Announced

Introduction to Beekeeping Courses for 2018

The Luton course starts indoors on Sunday mornings from 18th February to 25th March at the Discovery Centre, Stockwood Park from 10.30am til 12.30pm. Then continues every Sunday morning outdoors at our Stockwood Training Apiary throughout the spring and summer.

The Bedford course starts indoors on Tuesday evenings from 13th February until 20th March at Moggerhanger village Hall from 7.30pm to 10pm. Then continues every Sunday morning outdoors at our Priory Park Training Apiary throughout the spring and summer.

The cost of the course is £60 per person. This covers the theory and practical sessions for the whole season. You are strongly encouraged to attend both theory and practical sessions. Initially bee-suits can be borrowed for practical training. It is important to gain experience in handling bees, learn what to look for when inspecting a colony and see how a colony changes during the season before embarking on beekeeping yourself.
If you wish to enrol, please visit our online booking system at : https://webcollect.org.uk/bedsbka

 

Swarm Control Day

Learn why bees swarm and what the beekeeper can do to control their bees. Including: finding the queen, the artificial swarm, what to do if it goes wrong and other tips on raising queens. Please bring your own lunch but drinks will be provided.

Members can book online through our WebCollect event bookings (you will need to sign-in as this is a member only event).