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Introduction to Beekeeping

Introduction to Beekeeping. Session 10 – Getting Started Sat 5 th /Sun 6 th April 2013. Introductions. Glenys Lunt Experience. British Beekeepers Association National Beekeeping Centre National Agricultural Centre Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth CV8 2LZ 02476 696679

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Introduction to Beekeeping

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  1. Introduction to Beekeeping Session 10 – Getting Started Sat 5th/Sun 6th April 2013

  2. Introductions • Glenys Lunt • Experience

  3. British Beekeepers Association National Beekeeping Centre National Agricultural Centre Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth CV8 2LZ 02476 696679 National Bee Unit FERA Sand Hutton York, YO4 1LZ 01904 462510 Local Branch Secretary Nigel Hurst 07877 329696 bathbka.sec@gmail.com Useful addresses

  4. Sources of equipment and clothing • Maisemore Apiaries Ltd OldRoad Maisemore Gloucestershire GL2 8HT 01452 700289 • C. Wynne Jones • Ty Brith • PentreCelyn • LL14 2SR • 01978 790279 • BBware • 1 Glyn Way • Threemilestone • Truro • TR3 6DT 01873 273693 • EH Thorne Ltd Beehive Works Wragby Lincoln LN3 5LA 01673 858555 • BJ Sherriff Carckew Road Mylor Downs Falmouth TR11 5UN 01872 863304 • Local Beekeeping Suppliers

  5. British Beekeepers Association www.britishbeekeepers.org.uk Avon Beekeepers Association www.abka.co.uk E H Thornes (Beehives) Ltd www.thorne.co.uk National Bee Unit www.beebase.csl.gov.uk Books & Hive plans www.honeyshop.co.uk Useful websites

  6. Practical Beekeeping – Clive De Bruyn - £24.95 Guide to Bees and Honey- Ted Hooper - £12.99 The Complete Guide to Beekeeping – Jeremy Evans - £15.95 Teach Yourself Beekeeping – Adrian & Clare Waring - £9.99 BBKA News –bimonthly - free for all association members BeeCraft Beekeeping Magazine – monthly www.bee-craft.com- £22.00 per annum Books for beginners

  7. Home or out apiary? Liaise with your neighbours Easy access Away from another beekeeper’s apiary Hidden from road, paths (& thieves) Level ground Early sun & possible shade at mid day Water nearby Plenty of room to work on the hive Hives not in a regular pattern Safe flight path Setting up an apiary

  8. Examples of apiary sites

  9. Bath Branch Apiary

  10. Join our local Association Wait until you are sure you want to keep bees Start with a nucleus in May/June Obtain local bees from a reputable source Do not start with a prime swarm Obtain gentle bees rather than hard workers for the first year Plan to have at least 2 hives Make sure you have a mentor Read and learn Getting started Bath Apiary

  11. The Future Beekeeping is Confidence and Knowledge

  12. What next! • Practice session • Bath T.A. • Date • 2.30pm • Bring wellies and washing up gloves • Time to join and learn more • Check website: • www.bathbeekeepers.com

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