Spend an interesting and enjoyable weekend at Cilgwri Apiary.  This is an informal but intensive 2-day course specifically designed for complete beginners in beekeeping.  The class size is limited to 8 and includes practical demonstrations as well as theoretical presentations with plenty of opportunity to handle Cilgwri’s gentle British bees.

Light lunches and refreshments will be provided on both days.  Accommodation is available at Cilgwri and at local B&Bs, guest houses and hotels.

Venue:                                  Cilgwri, Glan-yr-afon, Corwen, North Wales LL21 0HA

Times:                                   10am to 5.30pm     Saturday

                                                 9am to 4.30pm      Sunday

Course dates for 2012 :     9th & 10th June

                                                 30th June & 1st July

                                                28th & 29th July

                ·        Hive design and choice

                ·        Bee husbandry

                ·        Harvesting and handling honey

                ·        Bee pests, diseases and legislation

                ·        Plants, nectar and pollen

                ·        Apiary site requirements

Prior knowledge needed:  none    

Equipment:  everything supplied except wellington boots                                  

Cost:  £130.00   including lunches

Contact: Steve Rose on 01490 460554 or email steve@cilgwri.com for booking or any further queries.