Professor Stephen Martin from Salford University visited the Island last month. He is the international honey bee expert on the parasite varroa mite. He also followed up his passion for […]
Guest post by Education Officer – Cilla Platt
I was invited to visit the reception class at Ballacottier School a few weeks ago. The children were so attentive and asked […]
Guest post and photos by Education Officer – Cilla Platt
The weekend of Thursday 23rd May to Sunday 26th May was a busy one at the Marown Apiary and at […]
Invitation from Swarmy Putman, Guest blogger
Commemorating the Opening of the Isle of Man Beekeepers Federation Workshop
Hallo Beekeepers
How would you like an early season chat and a chance […]
Surrounded by lots of family and beekeeping friends, Harry Owens, Chairman of the Western Beekeepers and Past-President of the Isle of Man Beekeepers Federation and the official IOM Bee […]
Guest post by Linda Cain, Fed Secretary
Good morning everyone,
Last night, Sean and I, Maggie and Steve attended the presentation of the Continue Reading →
Two articles in the press in the last couple of days have covered the Fed’s great new training apiary, on the BBC, Continue Reading →
Guest post by Cilla Platt, Ed Officer
We have had an amazing build of shed. Another session tomorrow after a day off today.
We started on Friday and got […]
In centre spot in the colourful exhibition at Ronaldsway Airport is a wonderful cone of light, shining out of 350 honey jars; its the Isle of Man Beekeepers Federation’s contribution […]
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 […]
