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SORRY 2024 SOLD OUT- DO NOT PLACE ANY ORDERS OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A REFUND FEE- Beekeeping courses are SOLD OUT. We have posted the dates and are NOT open to bookings. Please contact the shop if you have any questions.
One- Day Introductory Beekeeping Session- 2024 SOLD OUT
Want to keep your own bees and bottle your own honey? Well our one day special beekeeping session is just for you! Now in its 31st year.
PREFECT GIFT IDEA! Gift Vouchers Available.
SORRY WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2024 This unique taster course provides a real hands on beekeeping experience. We are now taking booking.
Our one day course guides you through the practical side of beekeeping as well as the theory behind the art. Our Master Beekeeper will discuss how to keep bees in a city back garden or the open countryside. This course is a summary that will allow you to decide if you wish to learn more and take your interest forward.
Under expert supervision you will get to handle our super gentle happy honeybees and look inside a live beehive. We provide you with all the protective clothes and gloves so you can relax and enjoy our bees without worry. You also receive nice refreshments and a light lunch!
Our fun easy to follow session covers topics like:
Types Of Beehives
Beekeeping Equipment- What's Needed
What Goes On Inside A Beehive
How to Open And Manage a Beehive
Keeping Healthy Bees And Happy Bees
How To Extract And Bottle Your Honey
Then at the end of the day you are presented with The Hive Honey Shop's Certificate of Achievement accompanied by a glass of bubbling Prosecco to toast the successful completion of your beekeeping experience.
The course is from 10:00am - 4:00pm at our lovely Bee Heaven Farm Teaching Apiary, Kingswood Surrey just off the A217.
LIMITED 10 per course- book early to avoid disappointment.
Booked places are non refundable or transferable.
Beginners Beekeeping- Two Day Course- 2024 SOLD OUT
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The course date are : SORRY 2024 SOLD OUT, 10am-4:15pm. This unique course provides a real hands on beekeeping experience. We are now taking booking.
Day One
Bee Heaven Farm- Theoretical Day
10 am, Welcome
Serving:
* Morning Coffee & A Selection Of Teas
* Warmed Chocolate Croissants
10:15 am-11:30am, Session One
Anatomy of the bee, Inside the hive
11:30 am - 11:45 am, Mid Morning Break
Serving:
Morning Coffee & A Selection Of Teas
* Fresh Fruits, Biscuits, Chocolate Bars & Crisps
11:45 am - 1 pm, Session Two
History Of Beehives. Beehives & Beekeeping Equipment Demonstrated.
1 pm - 2 pm Lunch Break
Serving:
* Potato & Caramelised Onion Quiche
* Aubergine & Halloumi Spiced Wraps
* Fresh Mixed Salad
* Cous Cous & Mixed Vegetable Salad
* An Endless Supply Of Iced Beverages Supplied Throughout The Day.
2 pm - 3 pm, Session Three
Opening & Managing A Beehive, Siting Your Hive.
3 pm - 3:15 pm, Afternoon Break
Serving:
* Coffee & A Selection of Teas
* The Hive’s Own Home Baked Marble Cake
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm, Session Four
Seasonal Guide From Spring To Autumn. Feeding & Wintering A Hive
4:00 pm Finish
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Day Two
Bee Heaven Farm- Practical Day
10 am, Welcome
Serving:
* Morning Coffee & A Selection Of Teas
* Warmed Chocolate Croissants
10:15 am-11:30, Session Five
Recap, Q&A session. Extracting Your Honey.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Session Six
Get protective suits on and open live beehives demo.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch Break-food and drink provided
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Session Seven
Diseases That Affect Bees & How To Treat Them
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Awards Ceremony
Certificate of Achievement accompanied by a glass of bubbling Prosecco to toast the successful completion of your beekeeping experience.
4:00 pm Finish
If you purchase this as a gift for a loved one, we can send you a confirmation Gift Card for you to present. It will have all the course details and entitled, 'Congratulations Your Going On A Beekeeping Course!" Please indicate this when purchasing.
LIMITED 15 per course
Booked placed are non refundable or transferable.