Beginners Beekeeping Course 2024 CLOSED TO NEW BOOKINGS


 

The next Reigate Beekeepers 

‘Introduction to Beekeeping Course’

commences on 15th January 2024.

Course now CLOSED for additional booking.  

♦ We will kick off the course with an introductory meeting at our Training Apiary near Dorking on Saturday 13th January 2024.

♦ The first of the 10 Classroom sessions, at the Woodhatch Centre in Reigate, will start at 7:30pm on Monday 15th January and sessions continue each Monday (except 19th Feb) through to the 25th March 2024.

♦ This course is always oversubscribed, so early booking is advised. FULLY BOOKED

The course fee of £195 includes:

Training meeting at Henfold apiary

Practical training meeting at the apiary

  • An Introductory session on Saturday January 13th, from 10:00am – 12:00 noon at our Training Apiary between Dorking & Newdigate (directions will be provided).
  • Ten classroom sessions on Monday Evenings, 7:30 to 9:30pm from 15th January to 25th March, excluding 19th February) at The Woodhatch Centre, Reigate RH2 7LS.
    • Course Tutor – David Rudland.
    • Course Notes provided.
    • A copy of the Haynes Beekeeping Manual provided.
    • Certificate presented upon completion.
  • Four Weekly Practical Training Sessions – in small groups at our Training Apiary on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm, commencing early April.
    • Supervised at all times by qualified and experienced beekeepers.
    • Full length Bee Suit loaned for hive inspections.
    • A gift of a Jar of our Honey upon your first practical session visit to the apiary.
  • Course attendees limited to 25.
  • No prior experience of Beekeeping is required.
  • Upon completion of the included Practical Sessions you will be able to continue gaining practical experience with us by becoming a Member of the Reigate Beekeepers Division of the Surrey Beekeepers Association

Should you need to cancel a booked and paid for place on the course: 

  • Providing your cancellation is at least 14 days in advance of the commencement of the course you will be offered a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 14 days of the commencement of the course may not receive any refund if we have been unable to fill the vacant place created.

Course now CLOSED for additional booking.

Click here to enquire about the 2025 course.

To read about Reigate Beekeepers members and their experiences, click here

To hear Radio Redhill interviewing a member of Reigate Beekeepers about their experiences, click here