BEEKEEPING TRAINING DAY
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                 Beginning Beekeeping

      SATURDAY 24TH MARCH 2012

If you are interested in beekeeping, EBKA runs beginners days every Spring. The course is for  complete beginners, those interested in bees who would like to know more, and those with up to a year of beekeeping experience.

What is it about? Learn about the origins of the honeybee, its life cycle and how we manage bees for honey production and our own enjoyment at an informative one day session run by a friendly group of experienced beekeepers. During the day, as well as covering many topics about bees and beekeeping, you will have the opportunity to get hands on experience with live bees in our apiary at an optional session  called ‘Let’s Meet the Bees’ (weather permitting).

Where is it and when? The venue for the course is normally in  Arlington Village Hall in the middle of the pretty village of Arlington, about 3 miles west of Hailsham  in East Sussex. We normally start at 12 noon and finish at about 4pm. Young people aged 12-16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult..

What will I need to bring? We will provide veils for face protection but it is essential that you wear long trousers and a non knitted long sleeved, high necktop top. You will also need to bring a pair of  Wellington boots and a pair of ‘Marigold’ gloves (household type). We will provide tea and coffee but please bring your own food

SAFETY! Please note that beekeeping can involve heavy lifting. Also a very small proportion of people are seriously allergic to bee stings. If you are concerned about whether you might be one of them, have asthma, allergies, back trouble or a heart condition, please consult your doctor before booking. Being near or working with bees carries the risk of being stung even when wearing protective clothing. We take reasonable steps to avoid stings but cannot guarantee that the bees will always behave as we would like them to.

Information and booking To find out more and to be added onto our list for future date notification please  ring

Jonathan Coote on 01435 830124                                                            

 or email jonathan@iwoodplace.wanadoo.co.uk