Theory course on Beekeeping
at The Tilford Institute, Tilford, Surrey GU10 2BU
February 2012
The Farnham Beekeeping Association will again be running a Theory Course in February 2012 on beekeeping, which will be held at The Tilford Institute. Course Fee £70 Cheques payable to Farnham Beekeeping Association.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.
Apply by email to AWelch1944@aol.com
Course Tutors
Alastair Welch - Master Beekeeper with the British Beekeeping Association
Hazel Sharples - Holder of the Advanced Theory Certificate with the British Beekeeping Association
Mike Dorricott - Farnham Committee Member and Co-Manager of the Farnham Apiary
The Course is held over eight consecutive weeks, starting on Saturday 4th February 2012 commencing at 9.30 am and each session willrun for approximately 2.5 hours, with a break midway for tea or coffee.
The lectures are as follows:
Session 1 - Bee Castes & Life Cycle.
Basic beekeeping equipment to enable you to start with bees.
Session 2 - The Beekeeping year.
Hive mechanics/frames and boxes.
Session 3 - How to get started with bees.
Where to get equipment from.
Session 4 - How bees work and Setting up an Apiary.
Session 5 - Diseases and Parasites. Hive hygiene.
Session 6 - Swarming and swarm management.
Collecting and hiving swarms.
Session 7 - The Honey Crop.
Storage, jars and labelling.
Session 8 - Going in to Winter.
Feeding and what to feed.
Information hand-outs are provided for each session.