Thanks to the success of courses we have previously run with Duchy College, Cornwall Adult Education and the Rural Business School, we now offer a range of courses throughout the year at Killibury as detailed below.  Our tutors are experienced and friendly, and we keep group numbers and prices low.   Please contact us for availability, prices and booking.  Please note none of the courses lead to a qualification  unless specifically marked- they are leisure courses only.

Introduction to Poultry Keeping

This 4 hour practical and theory course provides all the information and confidence a new chicken keeper needs. Housing, feed, breeds, handling, wing clipping & dispatching birds, its all here to get you started. Light refreshments provided. Max 6 people. £25 per person.

Saturday 26th May 2012

Saturday 16th June 2012

Bee keeping Experience workshop

A 3 hour course to introduce the subject, the equipment required, the costs and the rewards. A short handling session(weather permitting) will literally get you 'hands-on' with the bees - a real experience! One to one tuition. We provide the suit.  £30. 

10am-1pm Sunday 20th May 2012  

10-1pm Saturday 23rd June 2012

***** Beekeeping for Beginners*******

In association with the Rural Business School, and aimed at farmers and smallholders.   

A 5 hour course covering equipment, siting, general husbandry, pests & diseases, honey extraction, some hands-on working with the bees examining the hives, followed by an optional Edexcel test and qualification.  This event is part funded by the EU  - please contact me re eligibility. Eligible price £27.50, non eligible price £55.  Edexcel qualification additional £12.50 per person. 

10am - 3.30pm Sunday 3rd June 2012

Introduction to Welding Course

This course is run as a one day course, but you can of course book a further day ifyou wish to further develop your skills. We can teach you either ARC or MIG welding, and provide all equipment and consumables. The course is tailored to your needs and is based on 1-2-1 tuition. Lunch and refreshments provided. £80 per person 1 day course.

10am - 4.30pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

10am-4.30pm Saturday 2nd June 2012 

Chainsaw Maintenance Course 

A 4 hour course covering H&S and everything you need to know to service and maintain your petrol chainsaw.  This is not a chainsaw instruction course.  You may bring your own chainsaw.  Light refreshments provided. £40 per person. On demand.

Garden Machinery Maintenance Course

Lawnmowers, strimmers, ride on mowers etc.  How to service your garden machinery and effect small repairs.  Save yourself money and learn to do it yourself. A 4 hr course with light refreshments. £40 per person.  On demand.

Trailer Maintenance Course : Two Days

A two day course covering legislation, wheels, running gear, brakes, lights etc.  Everything you need to know to competently service your trailer.  Max number 4.  A mix of classroom work and practical exercises.  You can bring your own trailer by arrangement. £160 per person.  On demand.

Blacksmithing Experience Day

Yes, finally!!

After many enquiries we can offer the blacksmithing experience.  From 10am till 4pm you can go at it 'hammer and tongs' at the forge and, with tuition and supervision produce a poker and perhaps a coat hook.  Think it's easy?  Be prepared for a sore arm and much sweating!  A really unique and fun experience.  MAX 2 PEOPLE PER DAY.  Refreshments and a light lunch provided.  From age 14 upwards.  £80 per person. 

Saturday 12th May 2012