The leading provider of beekeeping training and experiences in Wales, based on customer numbers and customer satisfaction.
Shortlisted as finalist for 2022 National Startup awards Wales.
Awarded Best Beekeeping Training Provider 2023 in SME News Business Elite Awards
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New for 2024
Meet the Bees and Taste the Honey experiences and Plan Bee shares in a beehive
So, You want to be a beekeeper!
Two full days are required to deliver the basic training. These can consecutive days or spread apart. Student numbers are limited to 4 so that you get bespoke individual attention, have ample opportunities to ask questions and reflect and progress quickly. Training sessions are held between April and the end of August and each day consists of a mix of practical and theoretical tasks. In addition to our dedicated training apiary, we also have hives under cover so that our training courses go ahead regardless of the weather. We expect that you will be competent at inspecting a hive yourself (under supervision, of course!) by the end of your second day.
We advise that you do not acquire your bees or hives before attending your course. However we are happy to advise you on hives, suits and equipment in advance of the course and on where to pre-order superior locally reared bees.
- Life-cycle and anatomy of honey bees
- How a national hive is organised
- Equipment and protective clothing
- Establishing an apiary
- Installing your new colony of bees
- Inspecting a hive
- Managing your colony in its first year
- Seasonal tasks, including swarm prevention, winter preparation and pest and disease management
- Statutory requirements
Importance of swarm prevention and control
Many beekeepers accept swarming as an inevitable event. Sadly, it results in a significant loss of bees and impacts honey yield and may result in complete colony loss. Furthermore, the need to remove swarms from buildings may cause distress, inconvenience, structural work and cost to neighbours. On our courses we stress the importance of swarm control and share with you effective management practices that virtually eliminate the occurrence of swarming.
- This is an all-weather event.
- Cost, £190 per person, for the two-day course.
- maximum 4 persons.
- 10:00 - 16:30
- Use of protective clothing included.
- Printed folder of notes to accompany the course and links to further reading available on request.
- Call, text or email to check availability or to purchase.
- Complimentary visit to check your potential site.
- Invitation to join private Whatspp group for on-going support.
- Gift vouchers available for this experience.
Beginner course dates in 2024
- April 6&7 (one place left); 10&11 (1 place left); 16&17 (1 place left); 27&28
- May 11&12; 17&18
- June 8&9; 10&11; 22&23
- July 6&7; 11&12; 27&28
- August 10&11; 12&13; 24&25
How to book
- Choose a suitable dates.
- Check availability by clicking on this Availability Enquiry link.
- We will confirm availability or suggest alternative dates by email.
- Payment in full is required to secure a place on a course or experience.
- 10% Early bird discount is available for payment made in full at least 6 weeks before your event.
- Payment can be made by online banking to Starling Bank account No. 48221226, sort code 608371, Business account name Dafydd Jones. Please use your name as reference.
- Alternatively call 07816 188573 to pay by card.
