For the time being beekeepers on the Island will be able to visit hives as and when it is absolutely necessary as long as social distancing guidelines are adhered […]
Please read the following guidance, from our President Harry Owens:
– If you have your colonies on your own property where you live, carry on the normal sequence of spring […]
Guest post by Linda Cain
Helping and protecting our bees has become national news in the last couple of years. The general public have been encouraged to plant wild flowers […]
The Southern District Beekeepers had a wonderful evening at the Falcons Nest on Friday 13th December.
A truly excellent hot carvery with Christmas pudding, coffee and mince pies was served […]
Thank you to all those who have registered for the 2020 Beginners Beekeepers Course. We are now full.
Registration is now closed.
For those who would like to attend the […]
Our Annual Honey Show is on this coming Saturday, 26th October! Come along to the Methodist Hall in St Johns! Opens at 2pm and our fabulous judge, Vanessa Drew (NI) […]
Beautiful Bees of the Isle of Man Tea towel
Printed on 100% Premium Quality Cotton this shows the honey bee Queen, Drone and worker plus several of the more common […]
Guest post by Education Officer – Cilla Platt
Saturday 7th September was a breezy but bright day for the visit to the Teaching Apairy.
Folks who were interested in bees […]
Guest post by Education Officer – Cilla Platt
Honey extraction for the year should now be safely over!
Entrance blocks should have gone on the front of the hives at […]
Guest post and photos by Education Officer – Cilla Platt
On Saturday 22nd of June the Southern District Beekeepers swarmed on a visit to Mallards in Santon organised by Gwen […]