Any beekeepers in the area?

[tarafitness]

Bit of an odd question perhaps but I've just attended a beekeeping workshop today run by Brian McCallum from http://www.urbanbees.co.uk/ as my wonderful company is one of a few in Victoria who plan to install hives in the outdoor spaces we have available (mainly the roofs).

with the honey bee in a steep state of decline in the UK I think it's wonderful that all these urban bee colonies are being established and I feel privileged to be able to become a part of it in the future :-)

Anyway, I was just wondering if there were any Apiarists in ED or close by with working hives that I could visit. Or just who could share some info/tips etc before it all kicks off here (won't be realistically until the Spring as we all need training and equipment!)

Many thanks

Tara

[Alan Medic]

There are. Do a search for 'dulwichbeekeeper' and you will find a thread where you can send a message if you want to. Search facility is top right.

[Lu]

There's one in Brockley. Sorry I can't be very helpful as I can't remember the name but earlier this year I definitely bought some local honey from the Frog on the Green deli in Nunhead and it was from a beekeeper in Brockley. Maybe give the deli a call and they could give you their details?

[Chick]

And there is moi in ED. You can come round this weekend and help while I do an inspection, its almost beebedtime but it's still interesting. I have a spare bee suit.

[Fly]

My friend is a beekeeper and is called beek on this forum

[mike e]

Isnt there bees at the nature reserve on marsden road?

[selady]

We have a bee hive in Mayow Park in Sydenham - the Community garden = see Grow Mayow website - all welcome it is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Ask for Iris - just gathering the honey now.:)

[halsmon]

Try Roots and Shoots off Kennington Road, they have hives and are home to the London Beekeepers society.

[tarafitness]

wow, I didn't expect such a great response, thank you all for your help :-)

Tara

[Evie]

I have bees living in a dead plant in my front garden, would anyone be able to take them away????? FREE BEES ANYONE ?

[the-e-dealer]

Theres one in Friern