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Such has been the interest that Durham Beekeepers Association found it was struggling to cope with the increased demand for its courses. Thankfully a £4,170 grant from the Grassroots Grants fund has enabled the Association to accommodate 70 people on their newly-created beginner's course.
The
group aims to promote the craft of beekeeping and honey production by arranging
lectures and demonstrations. John Benington, the Association's Chairman said:
"Beekeeping is an expensive hobby, we have been running a free course
for a number of years to encourage all people, even those on low incomes,
to take up an interest. We had 40 people on the course last year and this
year is has almost doubled to 70".
The Grassroots Grant enabled the group to purchase the starter hives, protective clothing, equipment and literature needed for a larger group.
The Beekeepers meet monthly at Finchale Training College, providing practical help for beginners, and professional diagnostic facilities in case of bee disease. New beekeepers are also offered support through a mentoring system. The courses are run by Apiary manager, Trevor Green, with the help of three volunteers.
For further information on Durham Beekeepers Association visit www.durhambeekeepers.org.
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