The next theory course for novices will be run this Spring, as follows:
Dates:
- Monday 28th February at 7:00pm
- Monday 7th March at 7:00pm
- Monday 14th March at 7:00pm
- Monday 21st March at 7:00pm
- Monday 28th March at 7:00pm
plus possible follow up session on Monday 4th April.
Location:
Meeting Room, ABC Boatyard, Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch (postcode B48 7SQ) See Map
Cost:
- £40 for individuals or
- £70 for a couple/pair living at the same address.
Contacts:
Alex Bignell
alexbignell20@hotmail.com
Ed Payne
Content:
A new course programme has been developed for 2022, a summary of which is shown below:
edtopbananapayne@outlook.com
Content:
A new course programme has been developed for 2022, a summary of which is shown below:
- Week 1
Introduction to bees and human involvement with them – Tim Vivian
Honey bee biology and hive products – Bob Powell
- Week 2
Structure and function of beehives – Chris Broad
Essential equipment and apiary hygiene – Dave Lantsbery - Week 3
Inspecting bees and record keeping – Bob Powell
Swarming; prevention and control – Chris Broad
- Week 4
Features of a healthy colony; pests and Diseases – Chris Broad
Beekeeping resources – Mike Bickerton
- Week 5
Getting started; obtaining bees and siting hives – Chris Broad
Ongoing training and experiences of recent novices – Bob Powell and recent novices - Week 6
Possible session to hear about the recent novices’ experiences and a frame making practical
The link below will also provide a flavour of previous courses: