IMPORTANT Read This: Terms of Attendance everyone attending the apiary must accept the following:
- the apiary is a trip hazard as it is on rough ground with access down uneven steps, so is only suitable for those who are safe on such terrain
- you run the risk of bee stings anywhere in or near the apiary, and you should not attend the apiary if you are allergic to bee stings
- if you use our protective equipment (eg bee suits), it is your responsibility to ensure it is in good repair and bee proof (report any damage); you should wear bee proof, loose-fitting trousers and bee proof footwear such as wellingtons
- seek assistance from others to ensure you are free of bees before removing suits and leaving the apiary; ensure you do not take followers down the lane
- you should not wear perfumes or scented deodorants
- bee disease risk - do not use your own hive tools or gloves (we provide them)
- you must follow the instructions of the apiary team leaders
- take care with fire when using smokers: if using the blow torch ensure no-one is nearby and extinguish it immediately after use; keep your veil away from naked flames as they are flammable and can cause serious burns; ensure that no burning material blows out of the smoker; empty used fuel into the metal bin and put on the lid; keep water nearby
- be aware that hazardous substances are used in the apiary (particularly acetic, formic and oxalic acids) and these must only be handled by authorised personnel
- if you feel unwell you must notify a team leader and move away from the hives to the steps
- it is your responsibility to obtain manual handling training, as mishandling heavy hive parts can cause injuries
- children should not attend without the express prior permission of the event organiser, and a parent/guardian must be present at all times