Beekeeping - a Taste of Honey **COURSE CANCELLED** (UC03U09D)
Thinking about keeping bees or want to know more about what is involved in beekeeping? Come along for a great overview with expert Steve Banks and find out more about our essential friends
Course overview
This is an introduction to the subject of beekeeping. Learn a bit more about bees, the essential part they play in our lives and what is involved in keeping them. Explore what equipment is needed, view the Uckfield apiary and bring your questions to expert beekeeper Steve Banks. This is a great opportunity if you are thinking about keeping bees or just want to know a bit more about beekeeping.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 26th March 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £60.00.
What you already need to know
This is a taster session
What you will learn
- The importance of the honey bee
- Why people keep bees
- The role of the beekeeper
- The equipment involved when keeping bees
How you will learn it
Tutor demonstration, discussion, handling equipment, Q&A with the tutor.
It is not possible to enter the apiary without further training and protective clothing, but as part of the session you will visit and view the hives from outside.
Bring to the first session
Pen and paper
Suitable clothing and footwear for walking outdoors
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.**
Extra study or practice
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
Feedback from the Beekeeping course:
"Amazing course, I have learnt loads"
"Steve really knows his stuff"
"I am so excited to be finally getting my own bees. Steve has given me all the information I need and is on hand for advice along the way"
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.
To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:
- Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
- Students should work at separate tables or desks.
- Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
- You are responsible for sanitising your own workspace before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
- Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
- Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
- Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
- Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.
You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.
All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the
gov website.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
The next Beekeeping for beginners course starts on 20th April in Uckfield college. There will be 5 theory lessons on Wednesday evenings and 2 practical lessons on Saturdays where you will learn how to handle live bees.
Find out more here
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
