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Bees & Beekeeping Workshops
25 – 26 June 2022
Welcome to Bees & Beekeeping
Gain all the necessary information and handling skills to get you started with honeybees from Rame Innovation Hub’s passionate beekeeping expert, Liam Ferguson.
Liam will guide you through sympathetic beekeeping, working with bees in a more natural and organic way.
Starting with the basics of beekeeping, exploring the biology of honeybees and their environmental value and benefits, and progressing to acquire the skills necessary to maintain a healthy and productive apiary.
RIH’s beekeeping workshops will also offer the opportunity for close observation and interaction with the bees.
All workshops include refreshments and a locally sourced light lunch to enjoy in our garden space – weather permitting!
2 Day workshop – 10.30am – 3.00pm Daily | £125.00 (observation & interaction with bees)
Part 1
Introduction to the Honey bee
Bee behaviour
The bee community
Part 2
Getting started with keeping bees
Hives
Equipment
The years work
Part 3
Handling bees
Controlling swarms
Making splits
Pests and diseases
Part 4
Flowers for food
Bees role in nature
Recognising the flow of nature and the seasons within beekeeping
The honey harvest
Accessibility
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Accessible to all. Lift available to 1st floor events.
Facilities
Thu 25th Apr, 2024
The Poly, Falmouth
£80 — £80
Fri 26th Apr, 2024
Morrab Library, Penzance
£10 — £10
Sat 6th Jan, 2024 — Sat 27th Apr, 2024
The Studio
£50 — £50
Sun 28th Apr, 2024
Looe Valley Vineyard, Looe
£45 — £45