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Weekend Bee School

By The Bee School

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£195

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Highlights

Delivered In-Person
All levels

Description

Our weekend course is two days of theory and practical knowledge on the ins-and-outs of becoming a beekeeper. We will equip you with the skills to start your own apiary, maintain your equipment and understand more about the world of bees and pollination. This course is suitable if you are a total beginner or know a few of the buzz words- we will cover all bases.

Day one will cover:

-Information on bees and pollination, their history in Scotland, life cycles and all things honey-bee.

-Hive and tool construction, giving a break down of all the basic information of getting started.

-What to look for on each hive inspection and what a year of beekeeping will consist of.

-A practical beekeeping session.

Day two will cover:

-Swarming and behaviours the queen, and how to mark her.

-Disease control and good housekeeping.

-Honey extraction and other bee-products.

-Joining your local association.

-A practical beekeeping session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get stung?
Our safari bees have been specially selected for their calm disposition, however, there’s lots of external environmental factors that mean we can’t make any promises that you won’t get stung. As long as you follow the advice of the beekeeper, you should have a sting free happy experience.
Is there parking at The Bee School?
There are a number of designated car parks within Luss Village, and then a very short walk to the School. Due to traffic restrictions, cars are not permitted to drive inside the residential area of the village.
I’m attending the course as part of a weekend break, can you help with accommodation?
Absolutely, we’re very fortunate to have the support from a small group of wonderful people, who provide holiday lets and B&Bs in the area. All are known to us personally and will have the perfect solution for your weekend break, let us know your plans and we can hook you up.
What do I need to bring?
You just need to bring a pair of wellies, or boots. Ideally they need to be above the ankle so the suit can sit snuggly over the top, without a wandering bee being able to squeeze its way through any gaps.