Bees for Development

Sustainable beekeeping

 

Can we be kinder to bees? In this course we take a hard look how people manage honey bees and consider more natural ways to take care of them. 

 

Weekend course at Ragmans Lane Farm, Ruardean, Forest of Dean

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September 2010

 

"Making it simple and accessible to look after bees in a more sustainable way."

 

This introduction to bees will cover their role, value and products, and focus on how we can manage our relationship to ensure their survival. No previous knowledge of beekeeping is assumed.  This course is run by Bees for Development in cooperation with Ragmans Lane Farm, a working and training farm run along permaculture design principles. The course will include practical and classroom sessions. Suitable for those with no previous knowledge of beekeeping.

 

Course themes

  • A global overview of bees and beekeeping 
  • The life of a colony
  • The relationship between bees and people
  • Ensuring bee health by addressing the root causes
  • Sustainable beekeeping in practice - more natural ways to keep bees
  • Making an alternative, low-cost hive

Why not join the growing community of bee guardians.

The course costs £165 (incl. of VAT)  which includes all tuition, meals, refreshments and bunkhouse accommodation (if required) and complimentary one-year Membership to Bees for Development Trust.

Please complete and return the booking form. You can pay online or other options shown in booking form.

 

Alternatively contact Ragmans Lane Farm on 01594 860244 or Bees for Development on 01600 713648

 

 "I feel enthused and inspired to go out and do it! It was a really great introduction - if you ever do a follow-up course I'll be there. I'll definitely recommend it to anyone I know who's thinking about keeping bees." May 2009