What’s on offer?
Hands on practical beekeeping
Need-to-know theory
Honey tasting
Lunch and refreshments included
There may be plenty of information on beekeeping out there but nothing beats learning from experience and seeing it for yourself. Learning in an environment with like-minded people and an experienced beekeeper, is a fun and practical way to gain a more in-depth knowledge of beekeeping. Tailored to your needs, this training day will get you to where you need to be in the clearest way.
This training day involves classroom teaching and hands on beekeeping practice. With an apiary on site, you’ll be able to dive into some hives and get some hands-on experience (if you want to) to learn about the wonderful world of honeybees. But before you jump straight in, we’ll discuss how to approach bees safely and what you’ll be looking at. Did we mention honey tasting too? The honey produced on site is used in our blonde beer and mead!
What you need:
Pair of new Marigold gloves,
Sturdy footwear (wellies/ high ankle hiking boots or similar)
Clothing – long sleeve shirt/top and trousers for beekeeping in. Please also dress appropriately for British weather and the brewery can be cold. Bee suits provided.
You can bring your own bee suit providing it is either new or thoroughly washed (no propolis)
Notepad and writing material for notes.
What we provide:
Beesuits and beekeeping equipment.
Plenty of time for discussion
Lunch and refreshments
Topics include:
Beekeeping equipment
Where to put hives and why
The beekeeping calendar
What to expect, do’s and don’t’s
Pests and disease
Honey and products
The next steps
This course is for 15 years and over only. Maximum group size is 10. There is plenty of parking on site. Please arrive for 9.30 for a 10am start to can maximise the practical aspect of the training.
Location: Cotswold Lakes Brew, Field Farm, Cirencester, GL7 6FE, ///triangle.salon.butterfly
Please do not sign up for this course if you have a known bee allergy.
About the beekeeper:
With 6 successful years in commercial beekeeping around the world including 4 years teaching and mentoring, join Beekeeper Dave to learn the fundamentals of beekeeping. Holder of the BBKA General Husbandry and the current Head Beekeeper of a successful beekeeping operation in the UK.
Terms & Conditions
This course is limited in capacity and in high demand. We have spent a lot of time organising a fun and educational experience. If you are unable to attend the course we will try our best to reschedule you onto another course where possible. However, please note if this is not possible, we can only offer 50% refund.
The company holds the right to cancel with 3 days’ notice if there are under 4 participants.
Information Source: Cotswold Lakes Brew Co | eventbrite

Cirencester

United Kingdom

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