We've designed the day to give people who are thinking of taking up beekeeping a "taste" of what they are letting themselves in for. We spend the morning going through some light touch beekeeping theory,including setting up a hive, the equipment required and holding a Q&A before everyonehas a scrumptious lunch.
Then in the afternoon we pop everyone in a beesuit and take a look through the hives...
Strangely for the last 2 years the bees have obliged us by doing something exciting on the day. Usually swarming. This year was no exception. We arrived at the apiary to find a swarm in a neighbouring garden...so they had to be put into a hive...
As it was a lovely day, we had plenty of time and we had an audience...
We did it the "proper" way and ran them up the board...
How many bees fit in a box?
Enough to fill a board....
Now......can anyone spot the queen?
We think everyone enjoyed the day.
If you are interested in joining us for a "taster" of beekeeping next year, probably a Sunday in May 2016 please email us; info@epsombeekeepers.co.uk
