Beekeeping on the Edge . . . Orcadian Beekeeping
Curiosity got the better of me while on holiday on the Orkneys in July. I contacted the local beekeeping association to see if I could visit some Orcadian bees. I…
Call for Bee Bids . . . Deadline 5th April 2024
Do you have an idea for a bee-related project? Would you like to apply for some funding to help put it into action? We are inviting proposals for project grants…
The Final Club Apiary Update of 2023
Chris and I popped up to the Apiary on Sunday for the last visit of 2023 and wow, what a year it’s been! Our plan was to check fondant levels,…
Club Apiary Autumn Tidy-Up
A day of fabulous weather, good company, great cakes and bakes, and a series of all-important tasks ticked off the master list. Turnout was high - possibly due to the…
The Lancashire and North-West Honey Show 2023 – Part 2
An account of my exploits at Lancs & NW Honey Show. A massive thank you to Chris Humphreys, Tom Cross, and Emma Wright Crooks – I could (literally) not have managed to pull together our entry without their ideas,
The Lancashire and North-West Honey Show 2023 – Part 1
One moment, I’m listening to tales of past victories (and ignominious failures and disqualifications), the next and I’ve somehow found myself coordinating and setting up the Branch Cooperation class display at The Honey Show.