MORAY BEEKEEPERS COURSES 2012
TASTER DAY -
Location: Association Apiary, Nether Birnie, Elgin. Times: 1.00pm to 3.00pmDates: Saturday 2nd June, Saturday 14th July
This afternoon ‘Taster Session’ is for anyone interested in bees, beekeeping or conservation. Students may not necessarily wish to keep bees themselves but will be interested in looking at the many threats to our native bees, what can be done to help them and how to attract bees into the garden. 2 hours duration
There will then be a practical session looking inside a hive, learning about honeybees and their behaviour and explaining all that is going on inside.
Tea and coffee will be provided followed by a ‘Question & Answer’ time and honey tasting session.
Protective equipment will be provided (except Wellingtons or boots, please bring your own).
The cost of the afternoon is £12 and includes a ‘Honey Bee Conservation’ Pack. Numbers are limited.
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING COURSE -
Location: Association Apiary, Nether Birnie, Elgin. 9.45am to 4.00pm, including a light lunch
Dates: Saturday 26th May, Saturday 30th June, Saturday 11th August
This course is for those interested in keeping bees and would like to know more. It includes a classroom session in the morning followed by a practical demonstration of beekeeping in the afternoon. (weather permitting)
Subjects covered in the classroom will include
- The Honeybee colony
- Inside the hive
- What You Need to Get started
- Swarming
- Disease
- The honey harvest
The practical session will include
- Protective equipment/safety
- Opening the hive
- What’s inside
- Recognising workers queens and drones
Tea, coffee and a light lunch will be provided.
Protective equipment will be provided. (except Wellingtons or boots, please bring your own).
The cost for the weekend is £30.00 per person.
Numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
For further details or to book a place on the course contact: Tony Harris, tel 01343 821282, or contact us
