We have different Practical Courses.
These are provisionally held on Saturday or Sunday throughout the active beekeeping season from April to August inclusive. See Important Notes below.
We post a Gift Card (included in the price) as a ticket for this course which can then be used on any date. We are unable to take payment on the day.
Important Notes: Terms and Conditions.
- Naturally, this is dependent on suitable weather (dry with wind <15mph and temp >15ºC) so dates are confirmed when the weather forecast permits - the next available date will be shown on the relevant course page here so bookmark that page and visit again for weekly updates.
- We will notify by e-mail, those that have paid, with the next available date when that has been confirmed. Ensure you check your junk/spam folder.
- Attendees must reply to that e-mail to confirm attendance, we will give directions in reply (the location is not published on this website).
- Full protective clothing is provided on loan included in the price.
- Attendees must bring or wear their own suitable footwear (wellington boots).
- Attendees must wear trousers - dresses or skirts are not suitable.
- Children (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult. This course is not suitable for children under 12.
- Attendees must be aware that bees can sting.
- Courses are held outside in an agricultural field without facilities (no toilets).
- Standing for the course duration and walking across an agricultural field is required.
- Courses can be in hot weather, attendees must bring their own drinking water if required.
- Dogs are not permitted.