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National Beekeeping Centre
About
This friendly visitor centre is a champion for Welsh honeybees, w伍ch are increasingly
under threat from climate change and loss of wild flower meadows. It raises visitors'awareness
of environmental issues and illustrates the 4,000-year history of beekeeping and honey-making,
from the ancient Egyptians via the Romans. In addition, an intensive weekend beekeeping
course (£14.5 per person) is held to train new generations of beekeepers.
Beekeeping course
This course will be a real eye opener into the world of bees and beekeeping. The course
will cover the following topics:
* Introduction to the bee colony and bee products.
* Types of hive（蜂房），equipment, record keeping.
* Basic hive inspection.
* Pests & diseases.
* Taking off honey, clearing bees from supers.
There is also a mix of class room instruction and apiary（养蜂场）work with the bees. You
will be provided with protective bee suits and gloves for the session with the bees. The cost
includes coffee throughout the day. Please bring your own lunch.
Getting there
It is just off the A470 on the Bodnant Estate in the Conwy Valley and IO minutes from the
A55 north Wales coast road. Follow the brown signs just after Bodoant Gardens.
Value for money?
Yes. It's not cheap but it's a special experience that easily fills a day. Adults £14, children
5-17 £6.50, under-4s free, family拐8 (two adults and two children) or位5 (one adult and three
children).
Opening hours
Visitor Centre opens daily from 1 Oam-4pm but it is volunteer-nm so phone ahead to check.
21. What do we know about the National Beekeeping Centre?
A. It is under climate threat.
B. It has a history of 4,000 years.
C. It runs a free beekeeping course.
D. It connects visitors with ecology.
22. What might attract an attendee to the beekeeping course?
A. A taste of bee honey.
B. A hands-on apiary session.
C. A free packed lunch.
D. A beekeeping business plan.
23. How much do a couple with their 11-year-old twin boys pay for admission and the
B. £92.5.
A. £85.
C.£96.
D. £99.
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beekeeping course?
