Introduction to Beekeeping

Bicton College

Course

In Budleigh Salterton

£ 60 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Location

    Budleigh salterton

  • Duration

    1 Day

This course teaches the basics of beekeeping and gives an outline of what taking on a hive of bees will entail for the complete beginner. Suitable for: People seriously thinking about keeping bees or who have an enthusiastic interest, but do not know where to start. If you want to make your own Devon honey or other bee related products, or just to enjoy watching them work your garden.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Budleigh Salterton (Devon)
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East Budleigh, EX9 7BY

Start date

On request

About this course

An enthusiastic interest!

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Teachers and trainers (1)

Ken and Dan Basterfield

Ken and Dan Basterfield

Beekeepers

Ken Basterfield, BSc. (Hons.), C.Eng. MIEE, NDB Beekeeper for 35 years. Holds a National Diploma in Beekeeping has lectured and instructed on beekeeping subjects for the past twenty five years, is an appointed examiner for the British Beekeepers Association, and is appointed Course Organiser for the National Diploma in Beekeeping preparatory courses. Daniel Basterfield, BSc. (Hons.) Beekeeper since the age of two, holder of the British Beekeepers Association Intermediate certificate in beekeeping, studying towards the Advanced certificate, member of the Bee Farmers Association.

Course programme

Meet the Honey Bees

A course designed as an introduction to beekeeping, to be presented by local professional beekeepers Ken and Dan Basterfield, both highly-regarded members of the British Beekeepers Association.

Course Content

  • History of the honeybee, beekeeping and interaction with the environment
  • Pollination, honey wax and propolis, topical problems
  • Components of the hive, equipment, clothing
  • Caring for honeybees: beekeepers year, swarming, harvesting, health
  • Plants and produce: sites, plants, honey, beeswax

Entry requirements - enthusiastic interest

Price - includes lunch and sufficient protective equipment for the duration of the course

Further information - please contact Nick Nicholls

Additional information

Contact person: Kitrina Bishop

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