Kent Bee-keepers' Association
http://www.kentbee.com/kbka/branches/sevenoaks/hidenborough-tonbridge-introduction-to-beekeeping.shtmlHidenborough, Tonbridge Area - Introduction to Beekeeping Course 2011
John Hendrie will run a eight-week theory course starting on Wednesday 19th January 2011 at Hildenborough Village Hall.
John Hendrie will run an eight-week theory course starting on Wednesday 19th January 2011 at Hildenborough Village Hall, Riding Lane, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. No session on 2nd March last session on 16th March.
Refreshments & handouts will be provided.
The Eight sessions are:
1. Introduction, Importance of Beekeeping, Local & National Support;
2. The Colony. Natural History of the honeybees, communications;
3. History. Equipment. Setting up an apiary;
4. The Beekeeping year and colony management, handling honey;
5. Swarms. Reason for swarms, swarm control, swarm collection;
6. Queens. Queen rearing, Marking & Clipping;
7. Pests and Diseases. Statutory requirements;
8. Hive products. Pollination, Getting started.
Applications with cheque for £50 payable to J Hendrie by 10th January 2011 sent to 26, Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough. Tonbridge. TN11 9JT.
Please supply name and address with your cheque.
All enquiries to bibba26@talktalk.net