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[Ade'sBee's]

Hi i live in Broadstairs in east Kent and want any info on getted started ,tried my local group and surrounding area's and courses that are about and are full .Have been advised to join group's and get to know some bee keepers to get some hand's on exp but no meeting happening for a while. Any advice would be good:

 

[BKF Admin]

Hi Ade,have you tried the list below?

KENT
Barham Village Hall
Barham
nr Canterbury

2009 TBA
TBA
Course details: An introduction to beekeeping for those interested or wanting to become a beekeeper.
Course notes provided.
Cost: TBA
Julian Audsley
J Audsley
Briar House
Waldershare Rd
Ashley Dover
CT15 5JA
01304 820653
Request leaflet & application form.
[email protected]

KENT
Forster Road Allotment Clubhouse
Clockhouse Road
Beckenham

Monday 2nd March 2009 for 12 sessions
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Course details: Basic Beekeeping
The first 9 weeks of the course will run on Monday evenings. The last 3 classes will take place on Saturday afternoon for practical hands-on work in the apiary. Please email us for course syllabus and complete schedule.
Cost ?85
Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver
07773 201 439

[email protected]

KENT
Forster Road Allotment Clubhouse
Clockhouse Road
Beckenham
Kent
Wednesday 4th February 2009 for 12 weeks
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Course details: Basic Beekeeping
The course will run for 12 weeks. Most of the classes will run Wednesday evenings. The last 3 classes will meet on Saturday afternoon for hands-on work with the hives. Please email us for course syllabus and complete schedule.
Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver
07773 201 439

[email protected]

KENT
Ruxley Beekeepers
St Lawrence RC Community Centre
Hamilton Road
Sidcup
Friday 30th January 2009 onwards
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Course details: Introduction to Basic Beekeeping
Theory and practical sessions

Other potential workshops:
Preparing of honey for sale
Preparing of soft set honey
Retrieval of wax from old frames
Local beekeepers
Rudy Repka
01689 828062

[email protected]

 

[Ade'sBee's]

Thanks for reply , spoke to couple of people from the lists and courses have either started or full but thanks

 

[BKF Admin]

If you are unable to travel to a course then I would join your local group and at the next meeting try and link up with a mentor.

They should be able to sort you out with a Nuc as well.

Also we have a few threads with some excellent book recommendations.

Its a great time of year to be starting out.

 

[hedgerow pete]

try also asking around , i have kept bee's for years and i am not a member of any club, nor do i run courses, but i have several apprentices

 

[ian]

Hi Ade


Search the members list for Mike Lane and PM him. He should be able to sought you out bees/hive at reasonable cost, he is local and may even let you come and get in his way for a day


Regards Ian

 

[Ade'sBee's]

ok thanks for the advice guys

 

[Widdershins]

Ive PM'd you some useful info from the group I belong to.

 

[Kathy Margate]

Broadstairs Bees

Hi
Have you had any luck looking for help and learning about bees yet?
If not, we are sure we can help and introduce you into Thanet Beekeeping Association.
Regards
Kathy

 

[Poly Hive]

I tips me hat to such helpful folks.

Well done all.

PH