Lizard165
New Bee
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2010
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- Location
- Idle, West Yorks uk
- Hive Type
- None
- Number of Hives
- 5
Our winter course starts Oct. 2011 - each session is on the first Tuesday of the month at Bradford University. 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Please check "bradford beekeepers" website for full details etc
Oct 4th
The Bees - how does a bee colony work?
The types of bees found in the hive
Look in a hive - weather permitting
Nov 1st
The Equipment
Everything you'll need to start beekeeping
Health and Safety
Dec 6th
Colony Management 1 - aquiring and inspecting a colony
What time will I need ?
What skills do I need to acquire ?
What do I look for when I inspect my bees ?
Jan 10th
Colony Management 2 - swarming
Managing the bees reproductive instincts
Making more colonies or making lots of honey
Feb 7th
Honey Harvest and Products of the hive
When and how to harvest honey
Other hive products
Mar 6th
Pests and Diseases
Care of your bees to prevent disease
The National Bee Unit - Getting help
Treating diseased bees
Apr 3rd
The Beekeeping Year
What needs to be done when
BBKA / YBKA / BdBKA calendar of events
May 15th
Open discussion and problem solving - "what do I do with my nuc?"
A practical session will be arranged at the of the course. Bees will be available for purchase in June. Equipment orders can be placed during the course.
The cost of the course is £80 Plus £25 Association Membership.
Please check "bradford beekeepers" website for full details etc
Oct 4th
The Bees - how does a bee colony work?
The types of bees found in the hive
Look in a hive - weather permitting
Nov 1st
The Equipment
Everything you'll need to start beekeeping
Health and Safety
Dec 6th
Colony Management 1 - aquiring and inspecting a colony
What time will I need ?
What skills do I need to acquire ?
What do I look for when I inspect my bees ?
Jan 10th
Colony Management 2 - swarming
Managing the bees reproductive instincts
Making more colonies or making lots of honey
Feb 7th
Honey Harvest and Products of the hive
When and how to harvest honey
Other hive products
Mar 6th
Pests and Diseases
Care of your bees to prevent disease
The National Bee Unit - Getting help
Treating diseased bees
Apr 3rd
The Beekeeping Year
What needs to be done when
BBKA / YBKA / BdBKA calendar of events
May 15th
Open discussion and problem solving - "what do I do with my nuc?"
A practical session will be arranged at the of the course. Bees will be available for purchase in June. Equipment orders can be placed during the course.
The cost of the course is £80 Plus £25 Association Membership.