Finding the UK’s smallest bee I did a presentation once to a group of people about bees. Included within the talk was a section on the UK’s smallest bee, the Small Scissor Bee. I was fascinated by how tiny it was and the habit of the male bees that sleep overnight in their favourite flowers. […]
2026 New Beekeepers’ Course
Inspecting the bees….searching for the queen, brood, honey and pollen stores etc. All part of the regime of hive inspections. Our 2026 course has now come to an end and hopefully our 12 students will go on to keep their own bees. If you are interested in attending a course, then please refer to our
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Beekeeping Adventures
This is our new blog, hopefully the first of many posts. We are relatively new beekeepers, this being our 3rd year of keeping bees. We completed the beginners training course with Romford division. We would recommend the training course which was over a number of weeks and covered both classroom learning and getting out and
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Romford Honey Show – Saturday 15 October 2022
The Romford Honey Show is being held on Saturday 15 October 2022. To enter, you need to return an entry form – see below or the September magazine – no later than Thursday 13 October. If you’re not sure what categories you might enter, take a look at the 2022 schedule to see which ones may
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Beekeeping taster sessions in Romford
The Romford division of the Essex Beekeepers’ Association will run taster sessions on TWO days in summer 2022. The dates are Sunday 3rd July and Sunday 14th August (see details below). Spaces will be limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Romford Honey Show 2021
To enter, you need to return an entry form – see below or the September magazine – no later than Thursday 14 October. If you’re not sure what categories you might enter, take a look at the 2021 schedule to see which ones may suit you best. Forms may be handed in at the October meeting
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Asian Hornet in attack on hive
This video of an Asian Hornet attack on honey bee hives is both fascinating and horrifying. It reminds us to remain vigilant for the appearance of this invasive species if we should see it in our area. The fastest way to make an accurate report of a sighting is through the Asian Hornet Watch app.
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Last chance to enter Romford Beekeepers’ Oscars 2019
There is still just enough time to enter yourself into Romford Beekeepers’ beekeeping Oscars – the Romford Honey Show. The show takes place on Saturday 12 October at The Ascension Church, Collier Row Road, Collier Row, RM5 2BA. All exhibits must be checked in ** BEFORE 2.00 PM ** on the day correctly labeled for the judging.
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Romford Honey Show 2019
The Romford Honey Show is being held on Saturday 12 October. To enter, you need to return an entry form – available here shortly or in the September magazine – to Angela Mander no later than Thursday 10 October. If you’re not sure what categories you might enter, take a look at the 2019 schedule
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