Bee Keeping Experiences

Buzz off to find out about bee keeping experiences - could they be a way to a new hobby?

	Bee Keeping for a Day, East Grinstead, Sussex This is an introductory day course into the art of bee keeping, enabling you to learn about the different types of hives and equipment you need. You can see the bees at close quarters. You'll need to bring your own packed lunch, but tea, coffee, apple juice and biscuits are provided. £120.00 for one Available from Into the Blue
	Bee Keeping in Lancashire This fun, informative and award-winning honeybee experience is an introduction to honeybees and beekeeping, from an experienced beekeeper. You'll get kitted out in a beekeeper suit and then get close up and personal with the bees and the hives! You can taste the honey, too! Entry to the visitor centre will give you a fascinating insight into honeybees. You're part of a small group of up to 8 people. £69.00 available from Into the Blue
	Urban Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting for Two £98.00 Unearth the secrets of urban beekeeping in the heart of London - you can take a guided inspection of the hive and see the bees up close and work with beekeeping tools. You can expereince a unique honey beer and food pairing sessions. Enjoy an ale and larger and taste the honeys and beer ingredients used in the brewing process. Available from Virgin Experience Days
	Bee houses and hotels Garden Wildlife Direct have a number of houses/hotels for bees (and insects) which would make great gifts for anyone who wants to encourage them into their garden. From £5.99 Fly away to Garden Wildlife Direct
	The Practical Book of Beekeeping: A complete how-to manual on the satisfying art of keeping bees and their day to day care You could also give them a book about the subject of bee-keeping. This book has information about the way the hive works, and how to get your bees and transfer them to the hive. It also tells you how to handle them. There's a calendar to show you when to inspect, maintain and repair the hive and how to harvest the honey. There's lots more besides, including suggestions for the best plants for a bee-friendly garden! Available from Foyles