"...When honeybees swarm, it is the old queen that departs (with some 30,000 others on average) and as queen bees are not designed for prolonged periods of flight, frequent stops are made. This is when calls come in requesting help. ..."
Read more here: The Barry Gem
The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.
We encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping
We strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support
