6th September 2011

Idle & Bradford Beekeepers Association

Our winter course starts 6th September 2011 - each session is on the first Tuesday of the month at Bradford University. 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Full details here www.bfdbka.org.uk

Sept 6th

The Bees - how does a bee colony work?

The types of bees found in the hive
Look in a hive - weather permitting

Oct 4th

The Equipment
Everything you'll need to start beekeeping
Health and Safety

Nov 1st

Colony Management 1 - acquiring and inspecting a colony
What time will I need ?
What skills do I need to acquire ?
What do I look for when I inspect my bees ?

Dec 6th

Colony Management 2 - swarming
Managing the bees reproductive instincts
Making more colonies or making lots of honey

Jan 10th

Honey Harvest and Products of the hive
When and how to harvest honey
Other hive products

Feb 7th

Pests and Diseases
Care of your bees to prevent disease
The National Bee Unit - Getting help
Treating diseased bees

Mar 7th

The Beekeeping Year
What needs to be done when
BBKA / YBKA / BdBKA calendar of events

Apr 4th

Open discussion and problem solving - "what do I do with my nuc?"

A practical session will be arranged at the end of the course. Bees will be available for purchase in June. Equipment orders can be placed during the course.