Time now for the Totally Terrific Tutors at Blackhorse. Second only to John Hamer, Alastair Welch commands the respect of all newbies – yes, he’s the dashing chap on the right. Using charm and humour Alastair leads us into the intricate world of the honey bee with a deep understanding for not only the subject but the needs of the students too. Alastair runs a commercial apriary with his partner that totals more than 300 hives. This exposure provides him with a greater understanding of the bee and it’s husbandry than many of us will ever experience.
The gracious lady beside him was Sue Harris. I say was because this very sweet and lovely lady passed away quite recently and will be missed by all who knew her. Her love of bees and her ability to convey that love was demonstrated to me over the spring and into the summer. I regret her passing.
