Teaching Apiaries
There are two teaching apiaries in the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers Association. They provide opportunities for our beekeepers to gain experience and also for non beekeepers to experience beekeeping at first hand.
Woodthorpe Grange Park Apiary
This apiary has around 8 colonies- the number varies considerably during the swarming season!
The apiary is run by Bob Logan and Alec Thomson.
The apiary is run by Bob Logan and Alec Thomson.
Brackenhurst Apiary
This apiary is situated near the Brackenhurst Campus of Nottingham Trent University.
The apiary manager is Maurice Jordan.
The apiary manager is Maurice Jordan.
2018 Practical Sessions at the Apiaries
Practical sessions at the apiaries start this Saturday 19th May 2018
The Brackenhurst apiary is open to association members and non-members to visit on Saturday afternoons at 2pm. Parking is at the College campus – you can then walk down to the apiary which is on the opposite side of the road. If you need any further information or need to borrow protective clothing please contact Maurice Jordan - 01636 821 613 mauricejordan11@btinternet.com. Bring your own boots (wellingtons) and rubber gloves.
The Woodthorpe Grange apiary has limited availability so please contact the manager for instructions and permission to attend. Bob Logan - 0115 952 0945 bob.logan@ntlworld.com .
NB There are some changes this year and the teaching apiary will not be available to members taking the Basic certificate. We have to make alternative arrangements. There may be other restrictions on other members who would normally attend this apiary.
The Woodthorpe Grange apiary has limited availability so please contact the manager for instructions and permission to attend. Bob Logan - 0115 952 0945 bob.logan@ntlworld.com .
NB There are some changes this year and the teaching apiary will not be available to members taking the Basic certificate. We have to make alternative arrangements. There may be other restrictions on other members who would normally attend this apiary.