We are a father & son team with over 50 years of combined beekeeping experience. Ken holds a National Diploma in Beekeeping (the highest qualification available) and is an examiner for the British Beekeepers Association, whilst son Dan is currently studying towards Master Beekeeper accreditation. We have operated a commercial beekeeping business in Devon since the 1970’s.
Each year we run a winter beekeeping course for beginners, comprising six classroom sessions held on a weekday evening, and two practical apiary sessions held on weekends in April. Bees are livestock, so need to be managed with sympathy and understanding. We aim to introduce you to beekeeping, following the British Beekeepers Association ‘Basic Certificate’ syllabus, giving you the skills and confidence to begin to manage your own bees.
The course fee includes all tuition and materials, a copy of the well-respected book “Guide to Bees and Honey” by Ted Hooper, use of protective clothing and tools, and of course refreshments!
Both the classroom and apiary sessions will take place at our new Honey Farm near Ottery St. Mary on the following dates:
Evening classroom sessions, 7pm - 9:30pm
- Tuesday 11th January 2011
- Tuesday 25th January 2011
- Tuesday 8th February 2011
- Tuesday 22nd February 2011
- Tuesday 8th March 2011
- Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Afternoon apiary sessions, 2pm - 5pm, weekends TBC during April & May.
