Reigate Beekeepers
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Want to start beekeeping? Can't find a bee keeping course? Why not register on the RBKA Taster day. Everyone welcome*, from near or far
April 24th 2010.
*Subject to availability of places
To register an interest send an email to:
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The main topics of the day:
As a group:
Choosing a hive/equipment/protective clothing
History of beekeeping
All about bees & how a hive works
Acquiring Bees, where to obtain supplies & typical costs
Suitability of home vs out apiaries
Bee health
Honey & Harvesting
In small teaching groups (with an instructor):
See inside a hive*
How to use a smoker & hive tool
The types of bees (worker, drone & queen)
Components of a hive
How to work the bees
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*All protective clothing whilst opening the hives to see the bees is provided.
Reigate Beekeepers at Work - photo by Bob Maurer
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