Lockinge Estate Exhibition 2026
The Lockinge Estate Exhibition will be open on 21st through to 22nd March 2026 (2pm to 5pm) at the Loyd Lindsay Rooms in Ardington. The topic will be ‘Gaps & … Read more
Bees Living Below A Manhole Cover: An Unusual Underground Colony in Grove, Oxfordshire
I was tagged in a Facebook post where someone was asking for help with what they described as a “bee swarm coming from the drain”, although it might be better … Read more
How to Make Homemade Quince Jelly: A Step-by-Step Recipe
This blog celebrates the wonders of bees, but their pollination efforts recently led me to a delightful detour: quince jelly. Thanks to Jane for sharing a generous 4kg bag of … Read more
Beekeeping Tips and Honey Harvesting Insights for Autumn 2025
As the beekeeping season winds down, I’ve been busy preparing my hives for winter and harvesting the last of this year’s honey. 🍯 It’s been an incredible season, and I’ve … Read more
Removing a Swarm from a Shipping Container
Last Wednesday evening, I embarked on removing a swarm from a shipping container. The club’s chairperson of Wantage Town Football Club, requested help because a bees had congregated in the … Read more