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A nucleus colony, or nuc for short, is a small honey bee colony created from a larger one. It’s so named because it’s smaller than a full-sized colony and is centred on a queen bee and a nucleus of worker bees. The value of nuclei. A good quality nucleus is like gold dust and canContinueContinue reading “obtaining a nucleus”

In Britain, we have a maritime temperate climate which is one of the most varied weather systems in the world. British bees are best adapted to cope with our climate and the resultant vegetation. Local bees are better still. Maritime temperate regions are found in areas near coasts where the sea and onshore winds provideContinueContinue reading “Our temperate climate”

BeeBase is offered free to beekeepers by the National Bee Unit. It is funded by DEFRA, the Welsh Government and Scotland’s Bee Health Programme. The website provides a wide range of apicultural information to help beekeepers maintain healthy and productive colonies. It provides a wide range of beekeeping information including honey bee related legislation, informationContinueContinue reading “Beebase”

You’re excited to get started, you’ve searched the internet. You’ve found some bees you can immediately send off for or go and collect. We understand, we’ve all been there, but before you rush off, there’s a few things you may wish to consider. Not all honey bees are the same. There are different strains; theyContinueContinue reading “Getting your bees”

Meridian Beekeepers’ Association Meridian was set up over twenty five years ago by a group of enthusiasts with the aim of encouraging new and existing beekeepers to look after their bees by means of good husbandry and increased knowledge. A great deal of effort has been put in by many members to increase public awarenessContinueContinue reading “History”