Beekeeping

Links: Bee Craft | Derby College | Derbyshire Beekeepers' Association

Beekeeping Course Tutor: Margaret Cowley

Margaret has been a beekeeper for over 20 years. She has a Masters Degree in Entomology, is a qualified teacher and holds the British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) Advanced Theory Certificate in Apiculture. Margaret is also the Deputy Editor of Bee Craft, the Official Journal of the BBKA.

Beekeeping Courses for 2010

"Meet the bees" taster sessions.

Cost £28 for an hour's one-to-one tuition in an apiary (£40 for two people)

Get a taste of what bee keeping is like, have a close look inside a hive, see what happens to the honey, wax and propolis that bees produce. Protective clothing is provided.

email: meetthebees@honeybee.org.uk

Spring Introduction to Beekeeping ... 2010

Running over 6 Saturday mornings at Broomfield Hall, Derby College, Morley near Derby.
Starts: Saturday May 8th 2010 9.30am - 12.00 midday
(No class on Spring Bank Holiday Saturday.)
Cost £80
For further information on the Spring course contact Derby College, Broomfield Hall tel: 0800 028 0289
Or email: bees@honeybee.org.uk

Summer Introduction to Beekeeping (Midweek) ... 2010

The course runs over 5 consecutive Wednesday mornings at Three Roofs Apiary, Quarndon, Derby.
The first session is on Wednesday 4th August 2010 9:00 - 12:15
Cost £64

Summer Introduction to Beekeeping (Saturday) ... 2010

The course runs over 5 consecutive Saturday mornings at Three Roofs Apiary, Quarndon, Derby.
The first session is on Saturday 31st July 2010 9:00 - 12:15
Cost £64
For information on these and future courses email: bees@honeybee.org.uk

The courses are practically based and are ideal for people who are thinking of taking up beekeeping as a hobby.