The value of UK agriculture could be boosted by millions of pounds a year if thousands of honeybee hives were deployed on solar parks across the country
Delight from bee keepers and campaigners as Government rejects renewal of neonics use
There’s good news for local beekeepers today, as the Government has just rejected plans to allow bee-harming pesticides back into our fields – to the delight of numerous campaign groups. […]
Bees under threat as Government relaxes pesticide ban
Photo: John Freeman Just as Lancaster’s Beekeepers were getting deserved media attention for introducing newcomers to their craft, celebrating their much-admired work, came wider news interest in our best-known pollinators. […]
Pointer Roundabout is Bee-Friended
We are informed that ‘The level of muckiness is down to the method used for shifting the turf (using arms/hands or the fork).” Work has started to create a bee-friendly […]
Bring Your Wellies for an Open Day at an Apiary
Have you ever wondered about the lives of bees and what goes on inside a beehive? Accompanied by experienced beekeepers, Lancaster’s Beekepers are offering a free, unique opportunity to visit […]
Local MPs urged to buzz Environment Minister on bee vote
Local beekeepers and their customers are being urged to support an online campaign to urge Environment Minister Owen Paterson not to vote against protecting bees in an important European vote […]
Show me the Honey: Lancaster Beekeepers gather
Image: Dave Hamilton Lancaster Beekeepers are holding their Annual Honey Show on Saturday 15th October at Hest Bank Village Memorial Hall. The show is an opportunity for people to see […]
Honey Bee workshop aims to cut losses
North West beekeepers are being urged to attend a free day long seminar organised by the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) in a bid to reduce the rate of […]