Beekeeping Introduction Day

                   


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Saturday 14th November,


Edge Hill University,

St Helens Road,

Ormskirk,

Lancs



10.00am – 4.00pm

You have heard about the decline in bees in the media and wonder whether you might like to keep bees – or simply want to learn a little more about these fascinating insects. If so this day long introduction to bees and beekeeping is for you.


This taster day will feature


· Lectures by Martin Smith Chairman of the British Beekeepers Association on


? Honey bees, bumble bees and wasps

? The cost & time involved in beekeeping

? The life cycles of queen, worker and drone bees

? Where can I keep bees?


· Talks by Barbara Roderick, President & Education Officer of Lancashire & North West Beekeepers association on


? Local beekeeping groups in the area

? Support for new beekeepers

? How new beekeepers actually get bees to get started


In addition examples of hives and equipment will be on display and people who have recently taken up beekeeping will be on hand to talk to interested people.


Cost £50.00 per person, including lunch

and morning/afternoon refreshments.


Numbers are limited, so registration in advance is essential.

Please use the  booking form or telephone Penny Oakley on 08445 867441 to book a place.



Dave Rayner (The Blackburn and East Lancashire Beekeepers Association) will be doing a course for new beekeepers starting in September 2009

 

Details are on the web site at www.blackburnbeekeepers.com


Beginners courses 2009

 

There are currently three beginners 'Introduction to beekeeping' courses run by Branches within the Association:-

 

  • A full time, two day course at a venue in Rufford, Lancashire.
  • A full time, one day course at a venue near Lancaster, Lancashire.
  • A six week, part time, evening course at a venue near Lancaster, Lancashire.
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The Manchester Beekeepers Association also run a beekeeping course at Dower House, Heaton Park, Manchester. Contact Maggie Böhme on (0161) 7477292 for more information.