Courses
Lincolnshire Beekeepers' Association
(Registered Charity Number 500360)
www.bbka.org.uk/local/lincolnshire
Districts running Beginning Beekeeping Courses in 2011/12
The fee for all courses is £70.
Boston District: Integrated theory and practical course starting 25th March 2012. 7 Sunday afternoon sessions. For further details contact Eddy Gadd, tel. 07860 493114, email: esmondgadd@btconnect.com
Horncastle District: A 10 week course at Horncastle College from March 2012; 8 Wednesday evening classes with 2 apiary sessions at the end. For details contact Mike Beecham, tel. 01507 578612 email: mike@codemill.eclipse.co.uk
Lincoln District: Course 1 comprises 3 Full Saturdays 5th , 12th Nov. and 3rd Dec. Course 2 comprises 6 Saturday mornings starting on 25th Feb to the end of March. Both courses will lead into at least one optional practical session once the weather is good enough in the Spring and both will be held at Whisby Nature Park, Lincoln. For details contact: Rick Keracher, tel. 01522 789190 email: <keracher@btinternet.com>
Louth District: Course from 6th March - 3rd April 2012. 5 Tuesday evening theory classes followed by a Saturday (10am – 3pm) apiary session. Venue: Rushmoor Country Park, Louth Road, North Cockerington, Louth LN11 7DY. For details contact Mr J Drewett, tel. 01507 358838 email: julian.drewett@googlemail.com
Market Rasen District: Commencing April 21st 2012, comprising 3 full Saturday mornings with 2 intervening Monday evenings. An integrated theory and practical course at the District's Legsby workshop and apiary with the opportunity for ongoing apiary sessions throughout the beekeeping season. For details contact Celia Smith, tel. 01472 851165, email: sec.lincsbka@yahoo.com
North Lincolnshire District: Intensive weekend course 12th & 13th May 2012 at Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, Maltkiln Road, Barton-Upon-Humber, DN18 5JR.
For details contact Andy Blackburn, email andy.blackburn@synthomer.com tel. 01652 628558
Sleaford District: 10 week course starting 3rd April; Tuesday evenings with possible apiary sessions at the end. Venue: Westborough Village Hall NG23 5HQ. For further details contact Roy Parker tel. 01476 567995 email roy.parker14@btinternet.com
Please be aware that most courses can only accept limited numbers.
There is a possibility of a course in Grimsby but details have not been confirmed.
General enquiries to Celia Smith, email: sec.lincsbka@yahoo.com tel. 01472 851165