Jules. Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 And one in Manchester, too!!!! http://www.omlet.co.uk/courses/courses.php?page=course_view&course_id=761&course_type=Beekeeping&host_id=78010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Wythenshawe Park! Well I never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 With Paul Peacock no less! It appears to be the only one? I clicked on the link for courses and everything fell over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 The course has now disappeared- booked up already????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Johannes seems to be running one this Sunday in Central London...........why is everything happening this Sunday when I have to babysit my Nan, DH is going off to watch his DS rowing, and Buffie is poorly with no-one else willing/able to treat her ?! Not only am I missing the craft weekend but the nearest Beekeeping/Beehaus course too.............is anyone likely to do a course in the South & not in the middle of (big & scary) London do you think? **Sha goes off muttering & mumbling to herself about the law of sod !** Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 oh, Sha, im sure you'll get one soon, *pats sha on the shoulder trying to raise a smile* oh, cheer up hon there will be plenty more (im sure) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm actually quite perky, so a smile has been raised thank you...Buffie seems to be turning a corner & has at last stared to eat on her own again..I've got to get her crop sorted now, but one step at a time!! I may even be convinced that the purchase of more maggots is a good move as she seems to like them Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 niiiice cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Perhaps one day when I become brave. am trying to convince my neighbour to get his bees again so I can learn, he made it sound so easy and he loved it and I know he is full of great knowledge to help me! I will keep trying. indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I have booked myself one one near me near Newcastle for this Saturday!!!!!! It was only £15!!!! When the confirmation email came in I realised it was the same place that in May taster days were £80 Unfortunately I didn't show up so I hope he doesn't remember me! I am very excited though!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I'm so gutted, we booked for this and when the conf mail came I just fwd'd it to Ian without reading it and asked him to plan the route on his satnav. When we were halfway there, I said "What are we doing in Middleton!?" Ian then pointed out to me that the mail said... Thank you for booking your course, 'Beginners Beekeeping' on 22-Aug-09 10:00. We have reserved you 2 places. The course is being held at the following address 110 XXXXXXX Lane Middleton Manchester Greater Manchester M24 XXX so then we had to make a mad dash to to wythenshawe park but got there too late and couldn't find anyone to help. Yes, I'm annoyed with myself for not reading the mail but I am more annoyed with whoever completed the course details for telling us to go to the wrong address. We were really looking forward to this! We managed to salvage the day and had coffee and cake in the park and wandered round the park farm but we're down £20 and we didn't get to do the course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I think you need to contact Omlet for a refund, Poet When I have hen party booking its Omlet who send my address details onto the guests, I have nothing to do with sending out my course location details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 sorted it out, we're going on another day instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AJuff Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 DD and I went on the bee keeping course this afternoon. It was brilliant. Three leaders met us and were so friendly and nice. We sat out in the garden in glorious sunshine with busy bees around us while we went through the hive parts. Then we got into bee suits and split into groups of three to open a hive. It was fascinating seeing all the bees at work. We were all encouraged to use the hive tool and take out a frame for inspection. I also saw a dead varroa mite so I know what to look for! Afterwards we went back into the gardenen for tea, scones with jam and honey! Over tea we talked about swarming and ways to prevent it. We then had a good look at the Beehaus. It was a green one and as yet does not have any occupants. It looks very practical. The three experienced beekeepers talked about what kind of situations it was perfect for. The only hiccup seemed to be the queen excluder which if placed the right way sometimes blocked the bees from getting into the supers and we were told to put it on the other way to solve this. The afternoon finished with discussing a bee keeping course suitable for everyone and at the right time of year. I have met three very positive very encouraging beekeepers who have really made my day. I shall be asking for Beehaus for Christmas with the intention of starting out in June/July next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 was it the manchester one you went on ajuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 No the Northumberland course with Mike Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 sounded like a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It's good to hear a report from someone who's seen one - thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That is interesting AJuff. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 YaY! some happy bee posts! Btw, Egluntine - I talked to bee party man by PM about another date in September - as neither of us can go the weekend he's booking up for. He's asked us when we would want one. If you're interested why not PM me some dates you can/can't do and I'll get back in touch with him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
