This has been a busy period for swarms in West Berkshire. We have rescued swarms in trees, on the floor, on shop windows and in compost...

We are looking to lead the way in data driven approach to beekeeping to improve bee health and the efficiency of beekeeping in the UK. We...

Newbury Swarm You know the beekeeping season is well underway when you start to get swarm calls. This was the our first this year. We...

Following a few requests we have open our pre-paid subscription scheme. In return for £60 you get 12 jars of our honey from either a...

Spring and summer are the prime seasons for bees to swarm — a natural part of their lifecycle. If you suddenly find a large cluster of...

This year we have launched Beekeeping Experiences - so you can come beekeeping with me! We've already had a good number of bookings for...

This year we are launching a new partnership with Veolia at their Padworth recycling centre. Veolia have a large wildlife area next to...

Ben gives educational talk about beekeeping across West Berkshire. Ben has given talks to community groups, gardening clubs, Young...

Absolutely yes! When you purchase a jar of Ben’s Berkshire Bees  honey, you’re getting nothing but the purest, most natural product...

Nestled in the picturesque village of Welford, just a stone's throw from Newbury, Welford Park is renowned for its breathtaking display...

As winter's grip begins to loosen across West Berkshire, our industrious little friends are starting to venture out on warmer days, and...

At Ben’s Berkshire Bees, we are dedicated to the health and welfare of our bees, as well as to responsible beekeeping. One of the topics...

Last weekend, we were called to rescue a colony of honey bees whose nest was in a tree that had fallen during high winds. Wild honey bee...

New Year is always a good time to look back and reflect on the year and to plan things to come. We have sold more honey than ever before....

As Christmas approaches we have been busy with local markets at the weekends. We have had the most successful season yet, and it has been...

Today we have sent this letter to our constituency MP calling on action on honey labelling, and to push for an All-Party Parliamentary...

Ben is able to give a variety of interesting talks about bees. Ben has spoken to pre-schools, Young Farmers, Women's Institutes,...

The British Beekeepers Association is running a campaign for National Honey Day on the 21st October 2024 to promote the benefits of...

In the next few weeks you will be able to find us at: 17th October - Thatcham Festival Keeping Honey Bees Talk (book in advance) 3rd...

Ben's Berkshire Bees Receives Grant from Rural England Prosperity Fund West Berkshire, 3rd October 2014  – Ben's Berkshire Bees is proud...