COURSES

2010 Courses

In 2010 we will be running two types of course, listed below.

Enrollment

To enrol on either course (a) register online and then (b) send in an application form with payment.

Registering first means we will reserve a place for you for a few days while your form is in the post. If it doesn't arrive within 10 working days, we will offer the place to someone else. We have to do this because our courses are in high demand, and we want to make enrollment as fair as possible.

 

A Taste of Beekeeping

The 'Taste of Beekeeping' is a short introduction to the principles of beekeeping in an urban environment. The session course covers the essential aspects of what bees are, how we keep them and how to start beekeeping, together with an inspection of bees in the Roots & Shoots apiary, weather permitting.

Dates: Sun 28th Feb, Wed 23rd June, Sun 26th September

Application Forms & further information
February - fully booked
June - fully booked
September

Registration
February - fully booked
June - fully booked
September

 

An Introduction to Beekeeping

This course is based on the British Beekeepers Association's 'Introduction to Beekeeping' syllabus, but with a focus on keeping bees in an urban environment. It is designed to equip students with the basic skills and knowledge that they will need to keep their own bees safely and productively< BR>
Dates: Sat/Sun 17-18 April , Sat/Sun 15-16 May

Application Forms & further information

April - fully booked
May - fully booked

Registration
April - fully booked
May - fully booked

Courses for 2011 are usually finalized by the time of the National Honey Show, which starts on Octber 28th 2010, and we will publish details on or around that time.

Forthcoming Events
Sun 12 Sep
Monthly meeting
Sun 10 Oct
Monthly meeting
News etc.
DEFRA Beekeeping Study - listening to beekeepers
Defra want to hear your opinions
DEFRA funding announcement
Money for bees
2008/9 Membership
New forms here!