Beekeeper Taster Day
| Dates: | 24 June 2018 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
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| What is it: | Short course |
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| Organiser: | Jodrell Bank |
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| How much: | £60.00
/ £57.50
/ 10% discount for Annual Pass holders |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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Learn all about the honeybee and the ancient craft of beekeeping in this hands-on taster day with a Master Beekeeper in the Jodrell Bank Arboretum.
On this popular one-day course you’ll learn how and where to set up a bee hive, discover what equipment is required, and gain practical experience of handling bees in a hive inspection*
You’ll be provided with all the protective clothing and equipment you need for the day and will have the chance to enjoy Jodrell Bank hospitality with morning refreshments and a delicious light lunch in the Planet Pavilion Cafe.
Itinerary:
Arrive 10am
10am: Classroom Session with morning tea and coffee
12:30pm: Light Lunch in the Planet Pavilion Café
13:45: Hands-on Apiary Session and hive inspection*
14:30: Trees for Bees Tour of Jodrell Bank Arboretum
15:30: Discovery Centre
Depart 16:00
- weather dependent – if it’s raining or too cold for the hive inspection, we’ll still head out into the gardens for our Trees for Bees tour of the arboretum. Bring your waterproofs and boots!
Price: £60.00
Concessions: £57.50
Offers: 10% discount for Annual Pass holders
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Jodrell Bank
Bomish Lane
Lower Withington
Cheshire SK11 9DL
