An Introduction to Beekeeping Course

Join our two beekeeping experts, Keith Bartlem and Phil Braithwaite for an introduction to keeping honeybees.

Held over two days, the practical sessions will include opening a hive of honeybees, handling, learn to recognise workers, drones and the Queen, building frames and using beekeeping tools.

Topics include the natural history of bees, history of beekeeping, types of hive in use today, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, colony management throughout the year, and the beekeeping community.

Additional Information

Philip has been keeping bees for over 40 years, beginning as a teenager helping his grandfather. He now runs arund 12 colonies situated in Leeming Bar, near Bedale.

Keith has been keeping bees for over 30 years and runs 12 hives at 3 apiary sites close to Bedale. Keith has attained the Master Beekeeper Certificate from the British Beekeepers Association.

Timings

10am to 3pm each day. 10% discount to the tearoom will be given to each attendee should they wish to have lunch in the tearoom, alternatively, you are welcome to bring a packed lunch.