Thanks to the success of courses we have previously run with Duchy College and Cornwall Adult Education, 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.

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, its all here to get you started. Light refreshments provided. Max 6 people. £25 per person.

10am - 2pm Friday 17th September 2010

A 4 hour practical course to learn how to breed and hatch poultry, by both natural and machine incubation. There will be a practical demonstration of humane killing for non-commercial purposes. Those wishing to bring their own birds for culling MUST agree this at time of booking. Light refreshments provided. Max 6 people. £25 per person.

Dates to be confirmed

Introduction to duck keeping

This new enjoyable 3 hour course combines practical hands-on sessions with some classroom work.  Thinking about ducks, but not sure?  This course is a must.  £25 per person.

Introduction to Beekeeping

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

Courses will resume in Spring 2011 

Lambing Practical Course : Full Day

A mix of theory and practice. This full day course will hopefully allow the complete beginner plenty of hands-on lambing experience.  Max number 4.  £25

Sheep/Lamb Keeping for New Smallholders Course : Full Day

A full day course. Not sure if sheep/lambs are a good idea? Everything you need to know about keeping a small amount of sheep.  Includes practical handling, hoof trimming etc. 

Introduction to Smallholding Course : Full Day

A full day covering buying a smallholding, legislation, equipment, animals, making money, lifestyle changes.  This course will let you see what its really like, warts and all! Classroom based in the morning, lunch (provided) and then introduction to livestock and  equipment. £60 per person.

Introduction to Welding Course

This course can be run either as a one day or two day course, depending on your skill. 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. Max 2 people.

£160 per person for 2 day course - £80 per person 1 day course.

Please email for current dates/details

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.

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.

Trailer Handling Course

This 3 hour course is aimed at the person who has a trailer entitlement on their license, but who needs practical tuition in how to hitch up and manoever a trailer confidently.  One to one tuition so no stress! Ask for details.

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.