Beekeeping Courses
Totnes & Kingsbridge Beekeepers
Beginners Course
This course has now started. Theory classes are held at St Luke’s Church, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DA, generally on the third Thursday of each month starting at 7 pm. (We aim to finish at 9.15 pm but sometimes run later.)
Course cost: £90 (includes 2012 Country Membership of Devon Beekeepers Association).
Date Topic
1 15/9/11 Introduction
2 20/10/11 The Colony
3 17/11/11 The Hive
4 08/12/11 The Beekeeping Year
5 19/01/12 Queens
6 16/02/12 Swarms, etc
7 15/03/12 Pests and Diseases
8 19/04/12 Bees, Plants and Hive Products
Practical work in the spring and summer will be arranged when the weather is suitable using the association apiary. We aim to arrange these meetings at various times to suit course members.
The Totnes and Kingsbridge Beekeepers’ Association is a branch of the Devon Beekeepers’ Association, registered charity number 270675.