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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: February 2026

1. Booking

Workshop places must be booked in advance through the website.

A booking is confirmed once payment has been received.

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis.

Participants must be 18 years or older, unless agreed in advance.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing, boots or wellies covering the ankles ideally and long sleeve tops and trousers.

Beesuits and equipment will be provided

2. Course Description

The workshop is a 2-day practical beekeeping course designed for beginners.

The course may include:

  • Introduction to beekeeping

  • Hive components and setup

  • Bee behaviour

  • Hive inspections

  • Honey harvesting techniques

  • Basic colony management

  • Safe handling of bees

Course content may vary depending on:

  • Weather conditions

  • Bee activity

  • Seasonal factors

3. Outdoor Activity

Workshops take place outdoors and participants should:

  • Wear long sleeve suitable clothing

  • Bring appropriate footwear (ideally wellies, high ankle boots)

  • Prepare for changing weather conditions

  • Please note there is currently no mobility access to the site area.

Protective bee suits will be provided.

4. Risk and Responsibility

Beekeeping involves working with live honey bees.

By attending the workshop you acknowledge that:

  • Bee stings are possible

  • Outdoor hazards exist

  • Bees are unpredictable animals

Participants attend at their own risk.

Stealing From The Bees is not responsible for:

  • Bee stings

  • Allergic reactions

  • Minor injuries

Participants with known bee sting allergies must not attend unless medical clearance has been obtained.

If you carry an EpiPen, you must inform us before the course.

5. Safety

Participants must follow all safety instructions.

Failure to follow instructions may result in removal from the workshop without refund.

Smoking and alcohol are not permitted during the course.

6. Cancellations by Participants

If you cancel:

More than 14 days before the course

  • Full refund

7–14 days before

  • 50% refund

Less than 7 days

  • No refund

Courses are prepared in advance hence a booking cancellation affects the group preparation. Bookings may be transferred to another person if agreed in advance or rescheduled at discretion subject to availability.

7. Rescheduling by Us

We may reschedule workshops due to:

  • Severe weather

  • Unsafe bee conditions

  • Illness

  • Unforeseen circumstances

You will be offered:

  • A new date
    or

  • A full refund

8. Photography and Media

Photos or videos may be taken during workshops for:

  • Website use

  • Social media

  • Educational content

9. Liability Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Stealing From The Bees shall not be liable for:

  • Injuries

  • Loss of property

  • Allergic reactions

  • Bee stings

  • Travel costs

  • Indirect losses

Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

10. Acceptance

By booking a workshop you confirm that you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.

11. Training and Competence

This workshop provides introductory beekeeping training.

Completion of the course does not qualify participants as professional beekeepers and does not guarantee competence in managing bees independently.

Participants are responsible for:

·         Their own beekeeping decisions

·         Hive management

·         Bee welfare

·         Compliance with local regulations

Stealing From The Bees accepts no responsibility for:

·         Loss of colonies

·         Poor hive management

·         Swarming

·         Neighbour disputes

·         Property damage

·         Injuries caused by bees after the course

Advice given during the workshop is general guidance only and may not apply to every situation.

Participants should continue learning and seek further guidance where necessary.