Beginners course - spring 2025.
Run successfully for the last 6 years, our popular beginner course is back in 2025.
This beginners’ course is designed for new beekeepers or those who planning to start
beekeeping. The course is presented by beekeepers of the Beaufort Beekeepers’
Association.
In a practical and fun way (showing video clips and practical tasks (e.g. assembling a frame)
you learn the basic about bees and beekeeping:
Session 1: Introduction
- Reasons for beekeeping
- Choosing a hive location
- Types of bees and getting bees
- Hive types
- Equipment and tools
Session 2: The Bees World
- Biology of bees
- Lifecycle of bees
- Communication of bees
Session 3: The Beekeepers Year
- Managing Bees
- Hive inspection
- Tasks in Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter
- Diseases and Medicines
Session 4: In the Apiary
- Either in a group or in 1-2-1 sessions we are going to open hives and carry out inspections.
Location: Beaufort Bar, Beaufort, Co Kerry - 8-10pm
Dates: Session
- 1: Monday, 17 FEB-2025, 8pm to 10pm Session
- 2: Monday, 10 MAR-2025, 8pm to 10pm Session
- 3: Monday, 14 APR-2025, 8pm to 10pm Session
- 4: TBC
Cost: €60 (incl. light refreshments, handouts and insurance to enter apiary)
Note: We cannot refund course fee, if participants do not attend.
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" The Beaufort Beekeepers Beginners course was a fantastic introduction to beekeeping, resplendent with all the knowledge necessary to build the confidence to embark on a beekeeper's life. The community that developed online was a complete bonus to a new beekeeper who is armed with some knowledge but has little hands on experience. The online support was exceptional and allowed for questions to be poised right at the time when needed and answered swiftly.
I cannot recommend this course enough for anyone thinking of dipping their toes into a fantastic new, environmentally friendly new hobby. I would never have had the courage to get my first hive without the incredible support of Dennis, Tuddy and Uli. Each, brought their individual styles and differing experiences that allowed for a vast expanse of knowledge.
Thanks a million,"
Denise.