Introduction to Bee Keeping

Forest Garden Shovelstrode
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In East Grinstead

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    East grinstead

  • Class hours

    5h

  • Duration

    1 Day

A one day course as an introduction to Bee keeping. During the day, you will learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping.

Facilities

Location

Start date

East Grinstead (East Sussex)
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Dormers, Shovelstrode Lane,, RH19 3PH

Start date

On request

About this course

To allow people to experience bees, handling them and feeling comfortable around the bees. The course should provide enough knowledge for people to keep their own bees

Beginners

Sturdy boots, trousers [not black] and covered arms. Gloves are useful but we do provide gloves and suits.

There is an option to book on our website www.forestgarden.info

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Subjects

  • Beekeeping
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    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Bee husbandry
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  • Apiculture
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  • How to make products with beeswax
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Plants
    1

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  • Bee friendly plants
    1

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  • Craft
    1

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  • Bee hives
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    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Frame making
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  • Wax products
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Teachers and trainers (1)

Oliver Sinclair

Oliver Sinclair

Beekeeper

Course programme

Course review:

A one day course as an introduction to Bee keeping. During the day, you will learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping. An observation hive will allow close examination of the bees and their queen. After lunch there will be an opportunity to look inside a working hive. This course will be run by Oliver Sinclair. This course is open to a maximum of 15 people

The course will run from 10.00 prompt until 1600 with tea/coffee break. Please bring a packet lunch

Special Requirements:- A pair of gloves either rubber or leather garden gloves, long enough to tuck into a sleeve and boots, preferably Wellingtons and socks. Protective clothing will be provided. Please wear trousers.

Additional information

Students per class: 15

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