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South of England Show 2023 – Bees & Honey Marquee – 9, 10 & 11th June

The Bees & Honey team at the South of England Show will once again be presenting ... • Hourly live Demonstrated Hive Inspections    • Observations Hives    • Static displays of Hives & Beekeeping Equipment    • Bees, Beekeeping, Membership & Asian Hornet Information    • Beekeeping related Craft Stalls - inc. the sale of Honey  The Bees & Honey displays, stands and stalls are all staged within a marquee, with live hives located within an adjacent screened enclosure. Inspections  are viewed by the public … [Read More...]

APIARY TASKS

June In Your Apiary

Having installed our new King on his throne in the gloom and rain, it seems that at long last it was deemed possible to turn OFF the Spring stopcocks, and switch ON the sun. June 1st marks the Meteorological start of our Summer that ends by the 31st August ... although Mid-Summers day is the 21st June!  Fortunately, perhaps, our bees are less encumbered by meteorological and astrological quirks, and just get on with doing what they can, when they can. All we have to do is keep up with them! At least the next two weeks weather looks somewhat predictable, after which all bets are off. So, … [Read More...]

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South of England Show 2023 – Bees & Honey Marquee – 9, 10 & 11th June

The Bees & Honey team at the South of England Show will once again be presenting ... • Hourly live Demonstrated Hive Inspections    • Observations Hives    • Static displays of Hives & Beekeeping Equipment    • Bees, Beekeeping, Membership & Asian Hornet Information    • Beekeeping related Craft Stalls - inc. the sale of … [Read More...]

Taster Day, 24th June – Spread the word

Our own experienced beekeepers will be aiming to provide members of the public with a great taste of what is involved in being a beekeeper during Saturday 24th June. Commencing at 9.30am and going through to 4.00pm, this event will be held at our well-equipped Henfold Training Apiary To help ensure a 'full house' on the day, please spread the … [Read More...]