Beekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehives
Our beekeeping courses will take place at our Head Office in Rand, Lincolnshire and will be hosted by Stewart Spinks of Norfolk Honey Company.
Having started beekeeping in the 1980s, Stewart has a wealth of beekeeping experience to share and his passion for beekeeping is only equalled by his desire to help new beekeepers make the most from their pastime and enjoy the pleasure of this fabulous hobby.
These one day courses are aimed at the novice beekeeper with no experience, or someone who feels they need to revisit the basics.
The cost of the course is: £125
Price includes lunch and a £10 voucher to use in our shop. The course will run from 10am to 4pm, with a break for lunch.
Dates:
- Wednesday 14th May 2025
- Saturday 17th May 2025
- Wednesday 4th June 2025
- Saturday 7th June 2025
Day includes:
- A short session in the classroom to introduce the day
- Out into the apiary (weather dependant)
- Final Q&A in classroom
- Chance to look around the shop/factory
- Follow up mentoring
Subjects covered include:
- Hive types and selecting the right hive
- Smoker use
- A basic inspection
- Spotting the queen
- Understanding Pests and Disease
- Signs of swarming and how to detect them
- Planning your year
- Buying a nucleus colony
- Installing a nucleus colony