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Natural Beekeeping evening classes 2012

There will be two parallel classes again this year, at Schumacher College (mainly for Horticulture students) and at Birdwood House, Totnes.

Dates and booking info as follows:

Schumacher College
Wednesdays, starting Feb 1, 4.30-6pm
(Feb 1, 8, 22, 29 and March 7 & 14)

(To book, see Anna Searle or Lou Rainbow)
Birdwood House
Thursdays, starting Feb 2, 7.30-9pm
(Feb 2, 9, 23 and March 1, 8 & 15)

This class will be limited to 18 people, so book now to avoid disappointment. The fee for the whole course of six classes is £38.00

You can book your place using PayPal (accepts any major credit/debit card) or by post. PayPal is secure, fast and reliable.

You can also book by post if you prefer. Send a cheque for £38 payable to P Chandler to:

Bee Class, c/o 31b High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NP

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evening classes in South Devon

2012

The Art and Craft of Natural Beekeeping

for novices/beginners

This course is an opportunity to learn the basics about 'natural beekeeping' in top bar hives. This is a simple, practical way to have healthy and happy bees in your garden, with the possibility of your own honey harvest, but without the cost and complications associated with conventional beekeeping.

This beginners' course is intended for people with no previous knowledge of bees or beekeeping, and will provide you with all the information you need to decide if, when and how you will take up 'natural beekeeping'.

We will discuss:

  • The nature of honeybees and their realtionship with flowering plants
  • The history of our relationship with bees
  • Principles of natural beekeeping
  • Planning and preparation
  • The top bar hive: construction and use
  • Keeping healthy bees
  • Your first beekeeping year

If possible - weather permitting - we will spend some time with bees in a top bar hive, so please bring suitable clothing; at least a hat and veil, or a beekeeping suit if you prefer.

2012 venues:

  • Evening class in Totnes, Devon and Schumacher College from Feb 1 2012 details here

    • A similar syllabus will be covered at these weekend events:
  • Radford Mill Farm, Timsbury, Somerset, March 9-11 2012
  • Welcombe North Devon, March 23-25 2012
  • Embercombe, South Devon, April 20-22 2012
  • Embercombe, South Devon, May 4-6 2012
  • Welcombe North Devon, June 15-17 2012
  • Welcombe North Devon, September 7-9 2012
  • Brinscall Hall nr. Chorley, Lancs. September 21-23 2012

Please refer to the host site for this event for further information and booking procedures.


see here for weekend classes

Natural Beekeeping Training and Support

Natural Beekeeping for Gardeners

Phil Chandler

International Natural Beekeeping online interactive course

A four-week course in Natural Beekeeping from the #1 online gardening school, with audio-visual teaching and marked assignments.

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