December 2020
Steam beeswax extraction
Steam Wax Extraction The images show a steam wax extractor in use, such as the Thorne Easysteam. A standard wallpaper…
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March 2019
Conwy Seed Fair 2019 in pictures
Thanks to everybody who supported the very successful 2019 Conwy Seed Fair.
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July 2018
Preparing for a good honey harvest
2018 looks like being a honey year to remember. How can Conwy Beekeepers help new members? Honey extractors. We run…
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October 2017
An Essential Bee Barrow
An Essential Bee Barrow A good bee barrow is an essential part of my beekeeping kit. I got the idea…
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September 2017
Rescuing a wild colony of honeybees
I was called by Bodnant Estate to collect a colony of honeybees in a wind-blown ash tree. The work took…
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May 2017
In praise of the Sycamore
In Praise of the Sycamore Sycamore trees can provide excellent crops of honey in May. Stand by the hives on…
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March 2012
Bardsey Bees update 2012
Spring on Bardsey Island Who would have thought that, a few years after bringing colonies of honeybees to Bardsey Island…
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February 2011
Bardsey Bees by Steve Porter CBKA
Bardsey Bees – Beekeeping on Ynys Enlli (2005) In 2005, CBKA member Steve Porter established a small out-apiary on Bardsey…
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