DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE
This workshop is for beginner beekeepers with some experience – ideally you will have your own bees, may have attended our Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop, or be helping to look after bees with someone else.
Since we launched our Beekeeping for Beginners Workshop we have received many requests from delegates wanting to return to the farm to learn more. Our Beekeeping Next Steps Workshop still focuses on fun and enjoyment but takes a more detailed look at how to care for your bees safely, competently and confidently.
BECOMING A BETTER BEEKEEPER
After welcome refreshments and an opportunity to say hello to your fellow workshop students, it’s time to get stuck in:
- DISEASE: we’ll be taking a closer look at the common diseases of the honey bee in much more detail; ensuring you know how to spot, treat and prevent them in your own bees with the various efficacious methods available. Using a combination of exclusive photos, videos and our own experience, we’ll share practical methods of controlling disease and what to do when disease presents.
- BEEKEEPER: beekeeping should be fun, but there is a maze of information available. We’ll honestly share the pros and cons of various methods and equipment, helping you to decipher the most practical, and safe, ways to approach beekeeping.
- PRACTICAL: working hands-on with some of the hives here, we’ll demonstrate efficient and practical methods for handling and inspecting your bees to ensure smooth, stress-free beekeeping. You’ll have an opportunity to handle the bees, brushing up on your handling skills and confidence.
- Q&A: perhaps the most valuable part of the workshop will be a question and answer session in an ‘open clinic’ style: an opportunity for you to share any existing challenges, concerns or knowledge gaps – expect practical, efficacious solutions.
- There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout the day.
OUR WORKSHOPS ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE
We’ll provide you with everything you need, including: locally sourced, home grown and organic refreshments; an organic pizza lunch cooked in our outdoor, wood-fired pizza oven; and bee keeping suits for the day. You are welcome to bring your own beekeeping suit but it must have been cleaned and unworn since last inspecting your bees. You’ll leave with plenty of notes and resources, including a digital download of the disease presentation and a 12 month subscription to our exclusive monthly Bee Club.
Bring a pair of wellies or sturdy boots with you, but please do not wear perfume or cologne as strong scents can cause problems for the bees. Do not drink alcohol the evening prior to attending. All delegates will be required to sign a declaration in order to take part in the day’s activities.
We like to run our workshops fairly and honestly. Your booking secures a very limited place, so is non-refundable – if you can’t make it, you can send a friend or colleague instead.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
We are actively trying to help the environment, so all workshop confirmations and supporting information will be emailed to you, including a reminder the week before the workshop with details and directions to the farm.
HELP US TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
If you’re able to car share, use public transport (we’re just 18 minutes from Peterborough and Stamford train stations), cycle or have an electric car, please do.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Places are strictly limited and sell out every year so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
DISCLAIMER
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Every person taking part in any activity provided by Bees & Co. is required to read and complete this text. Booking of this activity assumes your acceptance of this disclaimer.
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You are accepting that you have read and understood all of the information and risks associated with the activities on site at Bees & Co.
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All participants must listen to all safety briefings and instructions before taking part in any activities. You must NOT partake in any activity if you do not feel you have understood the briefings and/or instructions. If you require more assistance please do not hesitate to ask a member of Bees & Co. team and/or your instructor.
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All participants must obey all instructions given by Bees & Co. team at all times. Bees & Co. reserves the right to terminate any activity immediately if we feel that participants are not following instructions.
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Strictly no alcohol or non-prescription drugs are to be consumed before or during any activity. If we deem that you are under the influence of any altering substance, you will not be permitted to take part in any activities.
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All protective equipment provided for you including head veils must be worn for the duration of the activity.
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All borrowed equipment must remain on site and returned to the designated area after use. The equipment remains the property of Bees & Co. and in the event of any damage being caused to the equipment through fault of the user, the participant is liable to pay for the repair/replacement.
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All participants must understand that bees are a wild insect and their behaviour cannot be guaranteed. Whilst all efforts are made to safeguard our delegates from such dangers, accidents and injuries can happen. In agreeing to take part in this activity, you are acknowledging these dangers and agree to take part at your own discretion.
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Bees & Co. is not liable for damage or loss to persons or property however incurred.
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All existing injuries or health issues that may be affected by you taking part in this activity must be reported to Bees & Co. before taking part and noted in the appropriate section of this disclaimer (e.g. heart conditions, asthma, diabetes, known allergies).
By purchasing this product you agree to have read and understood the guidelines above and assume full responsibility for any risk associated with taking part in the activities provided by Bees & Co. The management will not accept any liability howsoever caused for death, personal injury, loss or damage suffered by participants.
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