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bee keeping classes and training
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"Not just a different beehive, but a whole new way
of looking at beekeeping" |
The Art and Craft of Natural Beekeepingfor novices/beginnersTutor - Phil Chandler Learn about natural beekeeping in top bar hives: a simple, practical way to have healthy and happy bees in your garden, with the possibility of your own honey harvest, but without the cost and complications associated with conventional beekeeping. This weekend beginners' course is intended for people with no previous knowledge of bees or beekeeping, and will provide you with all the information you need to decide if, when and how you will become a beekeeper. We will discuss:
If possible - weather permitting - we will spend some time with bees in a top bar hive, so please bring suitable clothing; at least a hat and veil, or a beekeeping suit if you prefer. Please refer to the host site for this event for further information and booking procedures. 2013 events for beginners:
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The Art and Craft of Natural Beekeepingfor improvers/convertersTutor - Phil Chandler An opportunity to go into more depth about 'natural beekeeping'. This weekend 'improvers/converters' course is intended for people with some experience of beekeeping in any type of hive and appropriate knowledge of bee anatomy and behaviour is assumed. We will spend less time on the basics and more on the practical and theoretical aspects of working with bees in a more natural way, ranging across all aspects of natural beekeeping. You are encouraged to contribute your own experiences to our discussions, which are likely to include:
If possible - weather permitting - we will spend some time with bees in a top bar hive, so please bring suitable clothing; at least a hat and veil, or a beekeeping suit if you prefer. Please refer to the host sites for these events for further information and booking procedures (click the link for the venue). 2013 events for beekeepers with some experience:
Natural Beekeeping Workshops in OxfordshireGareth John holds natural beekeeping workshops for beginners and intermediates in West Oxfordshire. These are put together to suit the needs of the participants. Details here. Other UK-based Natural Beekeeping Training Providers |
 Your chance to be part of the first ever natural beekeeping courses to be held at Highgrove House, the home of HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. There will be an introductory talk, followed by four one-day events on Saturdays spread through the season. The links below will take you to the appropriate details and booking process on the Highgrove web site. 4-day Natural Beekeeping Course (Saturdays) Profits from products and events at Highgrove are donated to The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation, a grant-making charity which supports a wide range of causes and projects. Natural Beekeeping for Gardeners
 Interested in learning about wild bees? Here's Brigit Strawbridge's calendar of talks. |
