session 10 – getting started sat 5 th /sun 6 th april 2013
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INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING
Session 10 – Getting Started Sat 5th/Sun 6th April 2013
Introductions
Glenys Lunt Experience
Useful addresses British Beekeepers Association
National Beekeeping Centre
National Agricultural Centre
Stoneleigh ParkKenilworthCV8 2LZ02476 696679
National Bee UnitFERASand HuttonYork, YO4 1LZ01904 462510
Local Branch Secretary Nigel Hurst 07877 329696
Sources of equipment and clothing
EH Thorne LtdBeehive WorksWragbyLincolnLN3 5LA01673 858555
BJ SherriffCarckew RoadMylor DownsFalmouthTR11 5UN01872 863304
Local Beekeeping Suppliers
Maisemore Apiaries LtdOldRoadMaisemoreGloucestershireGL2 8HT01452 700289
C. Wynne JonesTy BrithPentre CelynLL14 2SR01978 790279
BBware1 Glyn WayThreemilestoneTruroTR3 6DT01873 273693
Useful websites British Beekeepers Association
www.britishbeekeepers.org.uk
Avon Beekeepers Associationwww.abka.co.uk
E H Thornes (Beehives) Ltdwww.thorne.co.uk
National Bee Unitwww.beebase.csl.gov.uk
Books & Hive planswww.honeyshop.co.uk
Books for beginners
Practical Beekeeping – Clive De Bruyn - £24.95 Guide to Bees and Honey- Ted Hooper - £12.99 The Complete Guide to Beekeeping – Jeremy
Evans - £15.95 Teach Yourself Beekeeping – Adrian & Clare
Waring - £9.99
BBKA News –bimonthly - free for all association members
BeeCraft Beekeeping Magazine – monthly www.bee-craft.com- £22.00 per annum
Setting up an apiary
Home or out apiary? Liaise with your neighbours Easy access Away from another
beekeeper’s apiary Hidden from road, paths (&
thieves)
Level ground Early sun & possible shade at
mid day Water nearby Plenty of room to work on the
hive Hives not in a regular pattern Safe flight path
Examples of apiary sites
Bath Branch Apiary
Getting started Join our local Association Wait until you are sure you
want to keep bees Start with a nucleus in
May/June Obtain local bees from a
reputable source Do not start with a prime
swarm Obtain gentle bees rather
than hard workers for the first year
Plan to have at least 2 hives Make sure you have a
mentor Read and learn
Bath Apiary
The Future
Beekeepingis
Confidenceand
Knowledge
What next!
Practice session Bath T.A. Date 2.30pm Bring wellies and
washing up gloves
Time to join and learn more
Check website: www.bathbeekeepers.c
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