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Livestock => Bees & Beekeeping => Topic started by: waterhouse on January 08, 2011, 07:19:35 pm

Title: Bee keeping courses
Post by: waterhouse on January 08, 2011, 07:19:35 pm

BeeCraft is the journal of the British Beekeepers' Association.  They run courses at all levels across the country

http://www.bee-craft.com/courses/

Title: Re: Bee keeping courses
Post by: doganjo on January 08, 2011, 08:03:15 pm

And guess what - none in Scotland! ::)

Title: Re: Bee keeping courses
Post by: faith0504 on January 08, 2011, 08:10:03 pm

ha ha ha i just looked as well, none in scotland  ::)

Title: Re: Bee keeping courses
Post by: doganjo on January 08, 2011, 08:55:55 pm

I think Rosemary went on one last year - Doune and Dunblane beekeepers.  But I have to be honest, after reading about all the hassle collecting the honey and timings and looking after the bees I think I'm going to pass on this.  Probably got enough on my plate anyways. ::)

Title: Re: Bee keeping courses
Post by: oldwolf on January 09, 2011, 03:45:50 pm

Edinburgh and midlothian bee keepers run one from March to May, one evening per week for £40, at Broxburn.  I have requested details but haven't yet received a reply.

Title: Re: Bee keeping courses
Post by: Rosemary on January 09, 2011, 05:37:30 pm

Dunblane and Stirling Beekeepers are running a beginners course. I went last year and it was excellent. I'm kind of toying with the idea of doing it again but it's a hell of a hike from here. If you are in the area, I'd highly recommend it. Really nice, helpful people. I'll be keeping up my membership even though we're out of area now.

Title: Re: Bee keeping courses
Post by: HeronsReach on January 13, 2011, 10:14:40 pm

Furness Beekeepers are running beginners courses in March. Its at Greenodd village hall and I think there is a small charge (a few quid)

www.furnessbeekeepers.com