Bee-keeping classes in South London, Bromley and Croydon

Basic Beekeeping Course - Starting January 2010

Our Basic Beekeeping Course is a 12-week course consisting of 8 weeks of theory and 4 weeks of practical sessions. Our aim is to enable you to feel completely confidant to keep bees.  Course notes supplied with each class.  No more than 8 people on the practical sessions and protective clothing will be provided.  We are available for questions and advice after the class ends, and we can also advise in siting your bee-hives.  In the autumn, we have a Honey Extraction Day and a Reunion. 

We will be running two classes running concurrently starting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 19th January and 28th January, 7.15pm - 9.15pm.  Practical sessions will be held on the weekends once the theory classes finish.

Location: Woodside Baptist Church, Spring Lane, SE25 4SP.   Ample parking available.  Click here for map.

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Please email us for a class syllabus. 

Please feel free to call us or email us if you have any questions. 

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Beyond the Basics Beekeeping Course - Spring 2010

Designed for people who have at least one hive of bees up and running, ideally having completed a Basic Beekeeping Course, and who wish to become more skilled in their beekeeping or perhaps expand the size of their apiaries. Elements of the course include queen rearing, developing a nucleus of bees, understanding the different strategies involved in managing a larger apiary and construction projects including a solar wax extractor and a warming cabinet. On this course there will be a strong emphasis on practical work, with the use of our classroom and teaching apiary at Barnmead Road, Beckenham.  Class size will be limited.  Please email or ring us if you have any questions or would like more information.

 Sunset with the Bees

We plan to resume Sunset with the Bees in June 2010.  Join us for an informal evening opening hives.  We provide a complete bee-suit and gloves.  £10.

Family Beekeeping Sessions

By appointment, we can introduce you and your whole family to the delight of a bee hive. With proper protective clothing and our supervision you will have a unique experience and we hope you will be inspired by our bees!  Don't worry - we have childrens' bee suits. 

Call 07773 201 439 to make arrangements with us.