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Swarms - big and small!
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Jun 211 min read


Announcing FutureBee!
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Jun 112 min read


First Swarm of the year - we're betting on a good season!
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Apr 231 min read


Our Honey Subscription
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Apr 161 min read


What should you do if you find a swarm of Honeybees in your garden in West Berkshire?
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Apr 54 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Apr 31 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Mar 191 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Mar 51 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Feb 223 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Feb 122 min read


Early Spring Awakening: First Feast for Our Bees
As winter's grip begins to loosen across West Berkshire, our industrious little friends are starting to venture out on warmer days, and...

Ben the Beekeeper
Feb 82 min read


Are we Treatment free?
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Jan 303 min read


Fallen Tree – Honey Bee Rescue!
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Jan 231 min read


Review of 2024 and a look to the future for Ben's Berkshire Bees.
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....

Ben the Beekeeper
Jan 12 min read


Merry Christmas!
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...

Ben the Beekeeper
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Call for action on Honey Adulteration
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 the Beekeeper
Nov 13, 20242 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Bee "Smart", choose local
The British Beekeepers Association is running a campaign for National Honey Day on the 21st October 2024 to promote the benefits of...

Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Upcoming Events
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 the Beekeeper
Oct 13, 20241 min read


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

Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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