"Rival beekeepers have been blamed for a rise in hive thefts, as the popularity of the hobby has led to to heightened demand for the best Queens. Hundreds of thousands of bees have been taken from apiaries across England and Wales since 2011 with thieves cashing in on an increasingly lucrative beekeeping market. ..."
Read more here: The Telegraph
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
