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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
