We offer 2 kinds of Refresher Course.

1. Springtime Refresher Course

2. Preparing for Winter Refresher Course

Springtime Refresher Course

This refresher course is aimed at people who have recently taken up beekeeping and 6 Hives in Springwould just like a reminder of what to do in Spring when the bees become active again.

Are you a little unsure of what to do in spring?

Are you a little worried you may kill the bees, or maybe that you have forgotten something important?

Everyone has worries and anxieties when they start beekeeping, and our 2 hour Springtime refresher is designed to ease your fears and help you on with your year.

In the 2 Hour Spring Beekeeping Management Refresher we will walk you through all the most important springtime procedures on our hives.
Weather permitting you will get plenty of opportunity to handle the bees yourself and personally take part in the procedures necessary.

COST: £15 (See)
DATES: Lanercost (Near Carlisle) 
DATES: Bill Quay (Gateshead) 
TIME: 1pm to 3pm. 
For furthere information please contact us.

Swarm in TreeGetting Ready for Winter Refresher Course:

Time to put the bees to bed for the winter. 
In one short 2 hour session we will run through all the things you need to think about and do to ensure that your bees get through the winter. 
We will talk about :
Buttingg the bees to bed for the winter. 
Feeding, and how to do it; whether to use liquid or Candy. What to do about disease, varroa treatment and preemptive treatment for disease.

COST: £15 (See)
DATES: Lanercost (Near Carlisle) 
DATES: Bill Quay (Gateshead) 
For furthere information please contact us.