A fantastic day out for people thinking about taking up beekeeping, as well as old hands who want to learn a whole lot more. Incorporates the County Honey Show.
- Talks beekeeping, pollinators and the environment and how to get started in beekeeping
- The annual county honey show – see downloads below
- Candle rolling – perfect for Christmas presents
- Exploring inside a virtual hive
- Honey beer tasting courtesy of Wadworth brewery
- Mead tasting
- Exhibitors offering bee related food, drinks, gifts and products as well as beekeeping kit.
Talks:
- 10.00-11.00 Food Safety and the Beekeeper: Andy Pedley
- 11.30-12.30 Beyond Honeybees: balancing the needs managed and wild bee populations: Paul Jupp
- 13.00-13.30 Thinking of becoming a beekeeper? How to get started – Richard Rickitt
- 14.00-15.00 Defensive behaviour in honeybees: Marin Anastasov, NDB