Practical training meeting at the apiary

• An Introductory session on Saturday January 11th, 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 13th January to 24th March (excluding 17th 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 commencing during Saturday afternoons from 1:00 pm, 12th April. (times and dates subject to weather conditions and changing to Wednesday Evenings from May onwards)
  • 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.
• Some timings and dates may be subject to minor amendments due to weather conditions.

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Look out for details of our 2025 Taster Day, scheduled for 21st June. 

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