Kent Bee-keepers' Association

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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Beekeeping Courses

Hidenborough, Tonbridge Area - Introduction to Beekeeping Course 2010
John Hendrie will run a six-week theory course starting on Tuesday 26th January 2010 at Hildenborough Village Hall. Course now fully subscribed.

Yalding, Kent Area - Beekeeping for Beginners
Evening beginners beekeeping course in Yalding, Kent.

Sidcup Area - Introduction to basic beekeeping and queen rearing courses
Introduction to basic beekeeping and queen rearing courses.

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.

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.

Join BIBBA the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeding Association

Get involved in bee breeding. Like all other forms of life bees can be improved by selective breeding. BIBBA encourages beekeepers to work together in breeding groups. Much has been achieved but more could be done by beekeepers working together. Subs are £20 per annum and the Bee Improvement magazine is included in the subscription fee. Write to the Membership Secretary David Allen, 75 Newhall Road, Doncaster. DN3 1QQ, United Kingdom. Tel 01302 8858 1350. Website.

More from Beekeeping Courses

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.

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.