GBKCIO offer a "taster session" to anyone who wants to experience what it's like to handle bees. We'll provide you with a bee suite and take you in to see a live colony of bees. You'll experience first hand what it is like to handle a colony of bees and learn some of the basics of beekeeping.

Details

The taster sessions are £25 per person. The sessions are normally held at the Holden Apiary and Study Centre at Llanfair Kilgeddin. There are a limited number of spaces available on the taster days.

Refund policy:
If you cancel 7 days or more before the scheduled date of the taster session then we will refund in full. If you cancel within 7 days of the tatster session you are booked on, we will try to find a replacement in which case we will refund in full. If we can't find a replacement candidate then we will not normally refund. All GBKCIO Committee decisions are final on any appeals.

Sessions are normally about 2 to 2½ hours and gives the individual that unique experience to see if beekeeping is for you.

We recommend attending one of these sessions to get a "feel for beekeeping" before booking our basic beekeeping course.

The only equipment you are request to bring is a pair of welly boots, which provide excellent foot and ankle protection, marigold gloves and a cap.

Please email the Beginners Administrator for any additional questions that you may have..

Please mention any allergies or allergic reactions that you may have suffered from in the past when you have been stung by an insect. (Not just bees) This is only precautionary as there is only a small chance that you may get stung during one of our sessions.

We'll look forward to seeing you.