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We are opening Claro Bees on 27th February 2021 with strict social distancing measures PLEASE SEE CLARO BEES PAGE FOR MORE INFO
Watch here for more special offers and news
A members only area is now live
Help required for the Asian Hornet Action Team, if interested contact Toni our AHAT co-ordinator Check out the Asian Hornet page
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  • Members Area
    • Meet the Team
    • Publications
    • Loan/hire Equipment
    • Library
    • Member Videos
    • Demonstration Videos
    • Latest News
  • Membership
  • Education/Courses
    • Beginners Two Season Beekeeping Course
    • Courses at HRBKA
    • HRBKA & RHS ‘Introduction to Beekeeping’ Taster Days
  • Events
  • Claro Bees
  • Shows
  • Swarms
  • The Asian Hornet
  • Useful links
Log in / Sign in
We are opening Claro Bees on 27th February 2021 with strict social distancing measures PLEASE SEE CLARO BEES PAGE FOR MORE INFO
Watch here for more special offers and news
A members only area is now live
Help required for the Asian Hornet Action Team, if interested contact Toni our AHAT co-ordinator Check out the Asian Hornet page

Please note that courses may be affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions and therefore may be cancelled.

Beekeeping Taster Days at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens

Interested in learning about beekeeping? Want to help the environment? Need a hobby or just love honey? All great reasons to explore the wonder of beekeeping with like-minded people! An HRBKA Taster Day provides the perfect opportunity for you to discover what is involved. HRBKA and the RHS at Harlow Carr work together to provide these courses every summer. Topics include ‘starting up’, ‘where to keep bees’, ‘equipment’ and ‘potential costs’. You also have the chance to visit an apiary and enjoy an ‘up-close-and-personal’ encounter with real bees – weather permitting!

HRBKA Taster Days

Our Taster Days give you delightful insights into bees and beekeeping through talks, demonstrations and as much practical experience as time and weather allow. Adults and young people (age 16+) are welcome to attend these one-day courses. We hope the Taster Day experience inspires you to keep bees and, if it does, then we recommend you join your local Beekeeping Association (search the Internet for details). HRBKA also runs Beginner Beekeeping Courses every year, to equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to begin keeping bees safely and well.

Each Taster Day commences at 10.00am and concludes at 4.30 pm (approx.) Protective jackets and gloves are provided on loan and you will need to bring loose fitting trousers and Wellington boots or stout walking shoes/boots.

2021 Taster Days are held at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB.

Saturday 17th July, Sunday 18th July, Saturday 14th August or Sunday 15th August

Workshop 1 – Introduction to Beekeeping – 17/07/2021

Workshop 2 – Introduction to Beekeeping – 18/07/2021

Workshop 3 – Introduction to Beekeeping – 14/08/2021

Workshop 4 – Introduction to Beekeeping – 15/08/2021

Taster Day fee £52

To apply for a Taster Day at Harlow Carr Gardens please visit the RHS website for further details and application forms – https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/event-search

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

 

About HRBKA

Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers Association is an independent association of beekeepers with a history spanning more than 90 years. It’s a registered charity with a commitment to teach new beekeepers and educate the wider public about bees and beekeeping through shows and demonstrations.

HRBKA is affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association.

© Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers Association, registered charity number 502757.

Contact

You can contact the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Membership Secretary by email.

Chair:
chairman@hrbka.org.uk

Treasurer:
treasurer@hrbka.org.uk

Secretary:
secretary@hrbka.org.uk

Membership Secretary:
membership@hrbka.org.uk

Webmaster:
webmaster@hrbka.org.uk

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  • Members Area
    • Meet the Team
    • Publications
    • Loan/hire Equipment
    • Library
    • Member Videos
    • Demonstration Videos
    • Latest News
  • Membership
  • Education/Courses
    • Beginners Two Season Beekeeping Course
    • Courses at HRBKA
    • HRBKA & RHS ‘Introduction to Beekeeping’ Taster Days
  • Events
  • Claro Bees
  • Shows
  • Swarms
  • The Asian Hornet
  • Useful links

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