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trekmate
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 Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:29 pm Post subject: Natural Beginners near Lancaster UK |
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As Phil's February course at Brinscall has unfortunately been cancelled, the next nearest option is this weekend at the Middlewood Trust near Lancaster. See poster for details.
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ingo50
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Location: Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK
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| A pity as Phil's courses are excellent. Was it due to inadequate number of participants? |
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trekmate
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| ingo50 wrote: | | A pity as Phil's courses are excellent. Was it due to inadequate number of participants? |
Sadly, yes.
Phil's courses are indeed excellent. I've been on quite a few over the years and helped to run them at Brinscall Hall. My courses are pretty good too.....  This one has enough attendees to definitely run. |
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ingo50
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| I would encourage UK members to support Phil by attending courses( they are very reasonably priced ) and recommending them to other potential or seasoned beekeepers wanting to learn more about balanced bee care. I am currently half way through reading Phil's new book, thoughtfully layed out and full of excellent practical advice. |
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biobee
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| Thanks for your support, and I would also like to endorse John's courses, having taught alongside him on several occasions. |
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