Practical training meeting at the apiary

• An Introductory session on Saturday January 16th, from 10:00am – 12:00 noon at our Training Apiary between Dorking & Newdigate (directions will be provided).
• Ten classroom sessions on Wednesday Evenings, 7:30 to 9:30pm from 20th January to 31st March (excluding 10th February) at The Woodhatch Centre, Reigate RH2 7LS.
  • A copy of the Haynes Beekeeping Manual provided.
  • RBKA Certificate presented upon completion.
• Four Weekly Practical Training Sessions – in small groups at our Training Apiary, commencing during the second week of April: either the evening (from 6pm) of Wednesday 14th or the afternoon (from 1pm) of Saturday 17th. (Dates, days and times subject to weather conditions. Default and ongoing Summer weekly meetings will be Wednesday Evenings)
  • Supervised at all times by qualified and experienced beekeepers.
  • Full length Bee Suit loaned for hive inspections, bring your own Wellington boots.
  • 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.

Booking for this course is now OPEN. 

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