Email (info@ragmans.co.uk) is the best method of getting in touch, then via phone.

The farm office is open most days, but sometimes we are outside - please be patient. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

Our address is

Ragmans Lane Farm


Lydbrook


Gloucestershire


GL17 9PA


England

Tel: (01594) 860244

Overseas: (int. code + 44 - 1594)

Please phone in advance to arrange a visit - we do not have a fam shop!

  • Introduction to Skep Beekeeping Course

    9th August 2020 run by Bees for Develpoment at Ragmans Lane Farm

    Time: 9.30am - 4pm

    Learn why, where and how it might be done.

    A concise, one day course on the art of skep beekeeping. Participants will learn about the history of skeps, referencing some of the old master skeppists, their varying styles of skeps and systems of management.

    The course will include hands-on sessions with artefacts and tools and techniques. Mysteries will be be revealed concerning different shelters, floors and stands; spleets, snecks and garts; bennets, laps and litches and more. We will discuss best practice, harvest and health, enjoying indoor theory and outdoor practical sessions within the beautiful setting of Ragmans Lane Farm.

    For further information and to book a space please CLICK HERE

     

     


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