The Bee Experience Workshop

Description

This is a great introduction to bees for nature lovers and the amateur apiarist.

You will learn about honey bees, the fundamentals of beekeeping, the lifecycle of the bee and how to encourage more bees and pollinating insects into your garden.

After a talk and demonstration in the flower barn we will spend time out in the flower field visiting the hives, looking at the bees and tasting honeys, it will be a relaxed chance to immerse yourself in nature

The workshop will be led by Jodie and Lee who are third generation beekeepers. They established Lincolnshire Honey in 2018. Their ethos has a strong focus on sustainability, from sourcing hives locally in Lincolnshire. They are passionate about educating others on protecting our pollinators and local biodiversity.

Fiona who owns Pulvertoft flowers and is a working hard to promote local flowers, protecting the natural environment and reducing carbon footprints. 

Please read carefully the rules regarding this workshop. Safety is very important around bees and these rules must be adhered to ensure your safety and of all those attending.

All materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be included. Every attendee gets a goody bag to take home that contains an information card about flowers to grow for bees and a bee identification chart and a jar of Lincolnshire Honey.

We also have a small shop of products produced by our collaborative partners that will be available to buy after the workshop.

Who can attend?

• Hosted in our Flower barn come along solo or with a friend, all are welcome. A perfect gift for a friend or relative who loves flowers and practical workshops or as corporate entertainment.
• All attendees must be 18 years+
• Provided PPE must be worn at all times - this will be in the form of gloves and a bee suit.
• If you have a latex or any other allergy please inform us at least 10 days before the start of the workshop so we can source suitable gloves and refreshments
• You must bring your own wellington boots to wear/change into when visiting the bees to protect your feet. 
• Under no circumstance will persons with open toed footwear be permitted into the apiary
• On the morning of the workshop please refrain from the following: washing hair, spraying body spray, perfume, cologne, aftershave or any floral fragrances ESPECIALLY lemon grass as these disrupt the hive
• This workshop is not suitable for anyone with an allergy to bee or wasp stings
• This workshop is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant
• We do not have suitable wheelchair access for this workshop and all attendees must be capable of walking and standing
• No pets are permitted on site
• All attendees must have a ticket
• Parking is available
• Toilets are available

Please contact fiona@fionapaxton.co.uk if you need more details