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How Many Bees in a Hive

A hive can contain up to 70,000 bees in midsummer. There will be 1 queen, 250 drones, 20,000 female foragers, 30,000 female house-bees, 5,000 to 7,000 eggs, 7,000-11,000 larvae being fed, 16,000 to 24,000 larvae developing into adults in sealed cells.

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Organic Acids Workshop
Saturday 27th November 2010 @ 10:00 am - A workshop on the use of organic acids at Dorset Road Allotments, Dorset Road, Beckenham.

FREE Introduction to Beekeeping Lectures
FREE Introduction to beekeeping lectures at the Bromley & Orpington honey show Saturday 18th September 2010.

Introduction to Beekeeping One Day Courses 2010
Introduction to beekeeping one day courses - stand alone, one day courses at Hayland Farm, near Headcorn on: Saturday 29 May, 3 July and 14 August.

One Day Queen Rearing Course 27th March 2010
Kingston Division, Surrey Beekeepers Association - one day queen rearing course.

One Day Beginners Course
Beekeeping beginners taster's courses through out the year with Jean Mozley.

Bee Keeping Academy - Beginners Course 2010
Bee keeping for beginners course, dates are Jan 31st, Feb 28th and March 28th a fun packed & informative course with lots of competitions. Starting at 2.30pm in Newington Village Hall Folkestone, Kent. Course now fully subscribed.

London, Lambeth Area - Introduction Courses in Practical Beekeeping
Introduction courses in practical beekeeping and taster day in Lambeth, London at Roots and Shoots.

Gillingham Area - Introductory Beekeeping Courses 2010
Introductory beekeeping courses in Gillingham starting in January 2010.

Canterbury Area - Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Introduction to beekeeping course in Canterbury - contact us for details of next course.

BBKA Basic Exam
BBKA Basic Assessment is basic oral and practical assessment that is usually carried out in a local apiary by qualified assessors.

Run Your Own Courses
Would you like to run your own courses or develop your skills in training others?

Beekeeping Courses
Beekeeping courses in Kent and nearby.

Dartford
Dartford Branch of the Kent Bee-keepers' Association.

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Education
KBKA education contacts.

Park Beekeeping Supplies

From our base in South-east London, our store offers a wide range of beekeeping supplies from complete beehives to specialised components. We also offer package bees to get you started, with mated English Queen Bees available for purchase from May to September. Other equipment includes protective clothing and extractors. Visit us at: 17 Blackheath, Business Centre, 78b Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8BA. Tel: 020 8694 9960. Website.

Himalaya Restaurant

The Himalaya Restaurant in Lewisham SE13 was established in 1972 and since then offers the finest authentic Indian cuisine at a really affordable price. Website.

Free Guitar Lessons

Steve Mac guitarist and guitar tutor. Website.

Yalding, Kent Area - A Course of Lessons for Second Year Beekeepers
This course is aimed at the beekeeper who has had bees for one or two years and wants to expand their knowledge and techniques to improve their management of their bees.

Bromley and Orpington Beekeepers Honey Show 2010
Saturday 18th September 2010 the Bromley and Orpington beekeepers honey show. Download A4 poster in PDF format. Please help promote the show by putting up this poster in your work place and/or local shops and library.