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By Chris Morris

Published 7.Oct.2011, 9:42pm

Chris Morris's teaching apiary, where I have a WBC, National, Langstroth, Smith, Commercial Hives as well as a Log Hive and skep (in season). I have set it up to show the different merits of the hives in handling.

SORRY COURSE NOW FULLY BOOKED

A series consisting of 7 nights (fortnightly) commencing on Wednesday 25th January 2012 between 8pm and 10pm at Yalding Village Hall, Lyngs Close, Yalding Kent, ME18 6JS.

As part of the course you get:

1. A book on beekeeping.

2. Temporary 9 month (Friend) membership of the Yalding & District Beekeepers Association.

3. You will also in April be given practical bee handling under supervision.

The total cost of the course is £56.00 and £25.00 is payable (non-returnable) when you book your place.

Places are booked on a first come first served basis, places are limited and are very popular.

For those wishing to book please contact Chris Morris on 07855 464 667 or kitmorris@hotmail.co.uk

SORRY COURSE NOW FULLY BOOKED

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Chris Morris

7.Jan.2012 11:23pm [ 1 ]

Steve, This course is now full. Thanks.

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