Please note that apart from the odd bit of rain, the warm and dry conditions are likely to continue until at least the end of next week. Therefore, please be careful if you are working your hives, especially with your smokers, and ensure that you do not drop any sparks or embers as there will … Continue reading Fire Risk Warning!
Nucs of bees for sale!π
After a delay due to the inclement early June weather, I hope to have a few 5 frame 2026 nucs available within the next 7 to 10 days. For further details and to book one please contact David Moore on 07817 433808 (call or Whatsapp) or email djmrockwood@gmail.com.
Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Beesπ
Honey Bees can swarm at any time from roughly mid-April to August. A swarm of bees can be a daunting sight, but swarming bees rarely sting: their objective is to find a new home as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that what you have found are Honey Bees and NOT Bumble Bees or Wasps, … Continue reading Advice if you think you have a Swarm of Honey Beesπ
Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 14th June at 2pm!
Just to advise that the next apiary meeting of the season is on Sunday 14th June 2026 at the Woodland Apiary, Scolton Manor commencing at 2pm promptly. Programme: After our previous very busy two meetings, this Sunday we'll be assessing how the introductions, Queen mating (fingers crossed) and combining hives etc has progressed. We'll also … Continue reading Next ‘Apiary Training Session – Sunday 14th June at 2pm!
Stewarding on the WBKA stand at the Royal Welsh National Honey show
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for bees with the wider public? Could you help answer a few questions about beekeeping? Would you like to gain free entry into the RWAS summer show in July? If the answer is yes to one or more of these then why not volunteer to be part of the … Continue reading Stewarding on the WBKA stand at the Royal Welsh National Honey show
A very busy apiary meeting!π
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's apiary training session at Scolton. I think it was one of our busiest in what we did and I learned a lot, hope everyone who attended did too. Particular thanks to Pete and John as trainers, but everyone got really involved, it was great to see. In addition to … Continue reading A very busy apiary meeting!π