We threw open the gates of our apiary on June 14th for The Big Green Week – and what a day it was!It was all about celebrating bees, nature, and community. Joanne kicked things off with a brilliant intro to beekeeping, Sue Knight gave us the lowdown on the Asian Hornet awareness campaign, and...
With temperatures nearly 30ºC, the bees have not been enjoying the heat. They have been desperately searching for water as they have no way of storing it. Shallow dishes with pebbles/stones for stepping stones are required, although the recent rain showers would have helped immensely. Nearly...
We have just taken about 175lbs of spring honey from the clubs hives. Some had set in the combs. Hopefully the bees will recycle it and i'll whip it back in the next week or so before the Blackberry comes into full blossom although the sections I introduced into frames have not worked out how I had...
I've been busy at the apiary mowing grass , improving my driveway and getting things ready for this season. Bees have been highly active and training courses have taken up a fair amount of my time. Most of the clubs hives now have supers added. The long Hive is ready for splitting for the...
Welcome to our new website - a place for beekeepers in Ashford, Kent and the surrounding villages to find out information and support them in their beekeeping journey.The club is a welcoming, accepting and safe space for everyone who wishes to be a part of the beekeeping community. We pride...
