Directions to Conwy Beekeepers’ apiary: Tal y Cafn apiary
- See our Programme of meetings for 2019 dates
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Our training apiary is in the old Llwydfaen Quarry at Tal y Cafn, Conwy Valley.
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We lease the quarry from Bodnant Estate.
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The quarry is on the site of a 12th century motte and bailey.
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Roadside parking for about 20 cars.
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No toilets on site.
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No equipment or tools stored on site.
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We meet on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, 2.30pm to about 4.30pm about every four weeks, April to September.
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We welcome newcomers, who are just thinking about becoming beekeepers, as well as new beekeepers and improvers.
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Friends and family are welcome, age 10 years and upwards.
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We also have one winter meeting in early January, to control varroa mites.
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The apiary is stocked with a variety of hives: National timber and polystyrene, WBC and Rose one size box.
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The bees are inspected annually by our Seasonal Bee Inspector.
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The site is very sheltered and ideal for training purposes.
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We can provide good quality bee suits and gloves for newcomers, children’s sizes up to XL. Just bring wellies.
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We emphasize the importance of personal safety when working with bees. Everybody present is expected to wear clean appropriate protective clothing.
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We usually have 20 to 30 trainees at meetings, with three instructors, and we split into small groups.
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We have a pool of about six instructors. Would you like to join the pool?
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The training sessions are informal, and we encourage trainees to handle combs of bees.
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We always welcome offers of help with gardening.
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Please contact the Apiary Manager Kevin Jones, email apiary@conwybeekeepers.org.uk
