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The course is split into Theory and Practical which can be paid for separately. Do the theory in the comfort of your own home. Do the practical in sunny Cornwall- details further down this page.
Beekeeping Course

Beekeeping Gift

START BEEKEEPING THEORY COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING - THE THEORY

Learn from home in your own time at your own pace. This is a theory course intended for those thinking of keeping bees as a hobby both in a National conventional hive or Top Bar hive. It covers everything you need to know to keep a colony of bees healthy and happy, plus a bit more I hope.

The course consists of .pdf documents on disc.

This can be sent to any address you specify which makes it an ideal and unusual gift.

Contact me with any queries.

You should also get some practical experience of handling bees.

beekeeping course


Beekeeping Gift


BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE DAYS
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING - THE PRACTICAL

Whether you are on holiday in Cornwall, looking for an original gift or practical beekeeping experience.

These are practical, hands on days out working with me and the bees.
Discover the complex world of the bee hive close up as colonies are inpected in a variety of bee hives.
This can be the perfect introduction to beekeeping, aquainting you with the equipment and the bees, you may even see the queen (bee).
It can also be
a chance to further your beekeeping education with plenty of time for questions and to pick the brains of a professional beekeeper and bee breeder.
I
t can simply be a unique day out in the beautiful natural surroundings of wild Cornwall, the day is tailored to suit you.
You will not learn everything you need to know to keep your own bees on just one day so this is the perfect addition to the online beekeeping theory course.

I can send you a Gift Certificate if this is a gift for somebody else, just let me know.

Available during the active beekeeping season from May - August weather permitting, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm with an hour's break for lunch (but it's all flexible).

When you have paid or receive a Gift Certificate, keep an eye on the weather forecast. When there is a confident forecast of good weather for at least a few days (at least 17C, calm and dry) just 'phone and arrange a day out at mutual convenience, there are no set dates for the event.

Full beekeeper's protective clothing, bee suits and gloves are provided but you'll need to bring or wear wellies. You will also need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Be prepared to rough it a little as my bees are out in the Cornish bush.

This makes a unique gift for anyone interested in bees and the natural world.

"I wanted to thank you for the bee keeping day with you.  I had a really memorable day and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Your knowledge and love of your bees is obviously vast and this as well as your professionalism shows in your conversation and made the day.

I have read a fair bit about bees but it's all a bit academic when the only bees I'd seen were in my garden on my flowers.  The day spent with you and your bees brought it all to life.  I sent my poor husband to sleep that night there was so much to tell him!

Once again thank you so much for your patience and the interesting day.  Please feel free to use this email or any part of it on your website if you want to, I would highly recommend the day and hope to come again sometime. Karen"

If you're collecting bees, ad hoc practical beekeeping, brain-picking sessions are available on a per hour basis when you visit - £20

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