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Wannabee Taster Day: A Taster and Awareness Day on Bees and BeekeepingSaturday 12th April 2025– Start 9.30am.
This is a one-day taster session for those who are thinking about taking up, or have just started, beekeeping or are simply interested in learning a little more about bees.
09.30-10:30 A short film showing bees in and around a hive will be screened after a short introduction.
10.30-11.30 A Beekeeper’s Year. A talk describing the various activities which need to be carried out by the beekeeper both around the hive and at home.
11.30 Tea/coffee break (Refreshments provided – please let us know if you have any special requirements)
12:00 - 13.00 Beekeeping. How to get a beehive and bees, where to place a hive, what other equipment is required and lots of other points. Question and answer sessions in small groups with some of our more experienced beekeepers.
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch and Opening Hives in the Association Apiary (group will be split in two)’. (Bee-suits will be provided but please bring Wellington boots or substantial shoes). Depending on the weather one or two hives will be opened so that you can have a chance to handle some frames of bees. The Queen may be seen!
If it is wet or cold further question and answer sessions will be offered and a different Sunday afternoon to come back and look in a hive will be arranged. Please bring a packed lunch
The cost of the day for each adult is £50.00 and this includes associate membership in the association until 30th September 2025.
Children under the age of 16 coming with their parent/s will be very welcome and are free.
If you are interested, please contact our Membership Secretary for more information or to book. E-mail: [email protected]
Payment Instructions:
Bank details for on-line banking:
Bournemouth and Dorset South Bee Keepers Association
Sort Code: 30-93-25
Account Number: 00782758
Reference: Wannabee and your surname
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Highmead Farm, Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
