Introduction to Bee-Keeping - Repeated for the sixth time due to continuing interest after previous workshops!

Weekend two-day workshop: April 21st and 22nd, 9.30pm to 4.30pm,  tickets £150, includes lunch.

Led by: Terry Willis, Chairman of the Island Bee-Keepers Association

:: Open to all interested in bee-keeping ::

A gentle introduction to the art of bee-keeping and honey-making, from a long experienced and highly enthusiastic local expert.

Using real hives, Terry will show you:

* the bees themselves - the natural workforce

* the equipment - putting together a hive and preparing the protective clothing and tools

* the products - honey, wax, pollen, and propolis

* caring for the brood - health, reproduction, swarming, etc.

This two-day course is not available elsewhere: Terry presents it as a 2hour evening course over eight weeks.

(photo of our first workshop in 2005; Terry is top-left)

Terry Willis has kept bees for many years, and is the Island's main ambassador of the art. He will talk endlessly about it all and regularly converts people into passionate members of the local association.

Most members of every workshop we ran have gone on to become bee-keepers -  and some have won awards for the quality of their honey!

(other photos from later courses)

          Comments from 2010:
                "It was fascinating - I have learned so much!"
                "I enjoyed the practical activities outside with the bees"
                "Excellent presenter - humour and passion"

Please book by phone 01983 566009 or by email.
(Booking closes 2 weeks before session dates)
Let us know if you would like the local B&B list for the overnight stay.
 

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