PETERSFIELD and District Beekeepers’ Association is inviting anyone who may fancy tha pastime to an informal introduction afternoon.

Association spokesman Nigel Easton said: “The team will cover the high spots and some of the less high spots in order to give you a flavour of beekeeping. During the mid-session break, club members will be on hand to answer questions.”

And there will be more in depth sessions afterward for hose who want to know more after the introductory afternoon on Sunday, February 19, 2.15pm to 4.30pm in Petersfield Community Centre, off Love Lane

Training for potential new beekeepers will be held on Sundays 5, 12, and 19, of March and 2 of April also at the Community Centre, all from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

To book and for details contact Morag Crawley on 01730 267168 or [email protected] and for more information on a variety of bee-related subjects visit the association web site, www.petersfieldbeekeepers.org.uk