Worcester Beekeepers

Training Apiary News

Saturday 2nd November
Apiary visit - bee wintering assessment.
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News

Wishing all our members a successful year of beekeeping.

Remember to check that your bees have enough stores to get them through till Spring.

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FAQs

Here you can find helpful answers to some of the more common questions.

Q:  Where do I start?
Q:  What will I need to start beekeeping?
Q:  Does beekeeping take up much time?
Q:  Do I have to belong to an association?
Q:  Do I require a licence to keep bees?
Q:  When can I start?
Q:  Honeybee, Bumblebee, or Wasp?
Q:  What type of bee suit should I buy?
Q:  Where do I get my beekeeping equipment from?
Q:  Where do I get my bees from?
Q:  Will I get stung?
Q:  How many bees will be in my hive?
Q:  Can I keep bees at home in my garden?
Q:  Can I keep just one colony of bees?
Q:  Do I need to be insured?
Q:  How far do bees fly?
Q:  How much honey will my bees produce?
Q:  Do I have to keep records?

Hive inspection record

This form will help you to keep accurate records of your hive.

Bee ID guide

A short guide to identifying honeybees, bumblebees, wasps/hornets and hoverflies.

Membership form

Become a member. Complete this form.

Sting Information

It is inevitable as a beekeeper or just being around bees that you will at sometime or another get stung!

Branch equipment

Please email Roy Round at villagebees@gmail.com to check availability or to reserve equipment.

Glossary

Glossary of bee keeping terms for reference.