SBA Skep Workshop Sat 30th April 2022
Please text Alan Riach on 07702436612 or phone to check availability both before purchasing or applying on a Workshop application form which can be downloaded from the web site https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/images/education/exams/WorkshopCourseConference%20Application%20Form%20(Word%20doc).pdf
A one day course on skep making will be held at Portmoak Village Hall, Main St, Scotlandwell, Fife. KY13 9HY on Saturday 30th April 2022 starting 10am.
Course tutor will be Bryce Reynard (InvernessBKA). Materials will be supplied and by the end of the day you should be well on the way to having a “swarm collection quality” skep finished.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but bring a packed lunch.
The workshop is limited to 8 participants. Preference will be given to SBA members with current individual membership. If places are available non-members will be accepted at a £20 surcharge.
The course fee is £55 –members , £75 –non members.if you wish to attend, check for availability by e-mailing alan.riach@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk or text or phone on 07702436612
There is now a Skep competition class at the Highland Show -“Skep suitable for Swarm Collection, Outside Diameter 30cm to 40cm, Height 25cm to 35cm, made by the exhibitor in straw or wild grasses and any suitable binding material”