Honey Show report kindly provided by Linda Cain

It was such an enjoyable afternoon, many of us meeting for the first time since lockdown. It was also good to see many new beekeepers attending for the first time.

Our new President Brian Bradley kicked off the proceedings welcoming everyone and thanking those who […]

Just a reminder that the 2020 Beekeepers Convention and Honey Show is coming up this weekend, Saturday 24th October at 2pm. If you would like to enter you can find links to the various documents below – entries must be in by 7.15pm on Friday 23rd October. You can also enter online using the link […]

The Isle of Man Beekeepers Convention and Honey Show is to be held in St Johns Methodist Hall, on Saturday 24th October at 2pm. Mr Gary Clueit, our judge and speaker this year, is a relatively new resident to the island, who kept bees for many years when he lived in America. If you […]

Guest post by Education Officer – Cilla Platt

Are you wondering if your garden is suitable for keeping bees in a built up area.

Here are a few things for you to consider.

The bees I am sure would love it, as it is warmer than the countryside and there are usually lots of garden […]

The 69th Annual Honey Convention of the Isle of Man Beekeepers Federation takes place at the Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 3 November.

Doors open for the public to the Convention at 2pm, and the Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, has kindly consented to open the Convention at 2:30pm.

There will be honey for sale […]

Those beekeepers who attended the Open Judging at the Isle of Man Beekeepers 67th Annual Beekeepers Convention and Exhibition were given a masterclass in judging by visiting Honey Judge, David Shannon.

Here are a few pictures from the fascinating judging on Friday evening, 11 November, 2016