Beekeeping for Beginners
Anyone interested in bees or beekeeping can learn about this fascination little insect during these evening classes which run twice a year, September – October/April – May.
As a novice bee keeper, you will study the bee and its habitat, learn about hives and beekeeping and watch as we harvest honey and bed the bees down for the winter, waking and feeding them during the course in the spring.
The autumn and spring courses are each stand alone, you may wish to attend both or either. Each course includes both theory and practice and visits to our college apiary to watch practical bee handling using a colony and hive located in the College grounds.
Beekeeping for beginners Autumn 2011
Newbattle Abbey College is delighted to offer this course to anyone interested in learning about the Western Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera)
The course is designed for those interested in starting up as a beekeeper. It would also be of interest to gardeners who would like to contribute to the survival of the bee and those who are interested in the healing properties of hive by products such as pollen, propylis and honey.
You will be introduced to the ancient art of beekeeping as well as learning about the science of honey bee reproduction and honey production
The Autumn course begins in early September 2011. You will learn about this fascinating little insect, it’s preferred habitat, the impact it has on the natural world, how it makes and stores honey and what you might do as a beekeeper to help the honey bee survive in an increasingly alien world.
The College has its own apiary and as a novice bee keeper, you will learn about hives and beekeeping.
The course includes both the theory and practice of beekeeping including visits to the college apiary to watch practical bee handling at the hive located in the College grounds. (We assume no knowledge and provide all equipment.)
Course Content and Dates
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Dates |
Sessions |
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Wed 14 Sept 2011 7pm – 9pm |
Session 1: The Beehive |
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Wed 21 Sept 2011 7pm – 9pm |
Session 2: Beekeeping Equipment |
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Wed 28 Sept 2011 7pm – 9pm |
Session 3: The Honey Bee |
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Wed 5 Oct 2011 7pm – 9pm |
Session 4: Inspecting your hive |
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Wed 12 Oct 2011 7pm – 9pm |
Session 5:Swarming |
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Wed 19 Oct 2011 7pm – 9pm |
Session 6: Bee Problems/Honey Production |
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The spring course runs from April to May 2012.
The cost of the course is £50. Men 65 years and over and women 60 years and over can apply for a reduction of £10 by sending proof of age with their application. Unfortunately the rules for ILA funding have changed and our Beekeeping course no longer qualifies.
If you would like to join this course please contact:
Newbattle Abbey College
Newbattle Road
Dalkeith
Midlothian
EH22 3LL
tel: 0131 663 1921
fax: 0131 654 0598
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