Interested in becoming a Beekeeper?
Bees and other pollinating insects are a vital part of the natural World and over millions of years have evolved with flowering plants and trees to become dependant upon each other. Honey bees are social animals that live in hives containing 80,000 individuals or more, all governed by a single Queen. As beekeepers, we provide colonies of bees with a home in the form of a hive and by our actions ensure that the colony remains healthy and productive.
If we have done our job correctly, we are normally rewarded with a harvest of up to a 100lbs (50kgs) or more of honey from each hive once or sometimes twice a year.
Other harvests include beeswax used for centuries to make candles, polish and cosmetics as well as propolis, a highly antiseptic substance produced by the bees from plant resins. Beekeeping is a fascinating and challenging hobby that is very rewarding in many ways - Its even said that bees endow beekeepers with a long life...
We at the Fleet and District Beekeepers Association always welcome new members and hold regular meetings and training sessions for both new and more experienced beekeepers.
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This is what its all about! Exhibiting jars of honey at the UK National Honey Show
A selection of beeswax candles
Propolis is collected by bees and used to strengthen the beeswax comb and to seal any gaps around the hive.