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
Another busy apiary session!π
Another busy Scolton apiary session on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who attended especially to new beeks Ryan, Peter and Beka, and to our capable trainers John, Linda, Lesley and Aisha. The usual inspections found some hives just getting on with being bees, building nicely and bringing in nectar. We also made up a couple of … Continue reading Another busy apiary session!π
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