The annual New Beekeepers course has been running for many years, with Honorary Member, Magnus Peterson being instrumental in its revival and provision since the 1980s.
The New Beekeepers course starts in January with 8 weekly Tuesday evening lectures followed by practical Hands On Beekeeping at the Association apiary in the grounds of Stirling University on Sunday afternoons from April to September.
The course is suitable for people who want to explore the opportunity of keeping bees as a hobby and what this involves. You may already have bees and wish to increase your knowledge base. You may simply be interested in finding out more about these amazing creatures.
The lessons are delivered by experienced beekeepers, many of whom have advanced their learning through further training, and have experience of keeping their own bees, either as hobbyist beekeepers or bee farmers.
Hands On Beekeeping gives a unique opportunity to work under supervision with experienced beekeepers to put into practice the learning from the lessons. This is an invaluable experience and feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive year on year.
This document has been put together for members of Dunblane and Stirling Beekeepers Association (SC048618) to help the purchasers and suppliers of nucleus colonies.
A nucleus colony comprises 5 to 6 frames, with bees and brood having been laid by this year’s queen, and sufficient food to allow them to be transported and become settled.
As an association we are keen that local bees are provided. Consequently, we would ask suppliers to carefully consider the genetic pedigree of the queen in relation to the colony’s behaviour, in an effort to ensure the colony is manageable.
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If you would like to order a nuc as a new beekeeper, or if you are a member who has a nuc for sale, please contact [email protected]
