Beehives

[jacks09]

I'm thinking of keeping a hive next summer. Could any beekeepers let me know if this one is any good or suggest suitable alternatives?

[omz]

Andy at the underhill allotments has about 6 hives, he's a legend part man part bee. I could get him to contact you if you want, pm me if your interested.

[DulwichDeviant]

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[bonniebird]

There are also beehives in the new community garden in Peckham Rye Park which is due to open in the spring :))

[paramount]

You don't say whether you're a novice or experienced beekeeper, but you may find The London Beekeepers Association, which is based in Kennington, helpful. They run courses and have vast expertise and are generally all round nice people. Their website is full of useful information, and their meetings are friendly and welcoming.

[tarafitness]

My company will be keeping 2 hives on one of our low roofs from early next year.

Those of us interested in helping out have been put on a 10 week course with Brian McCallum from Urban Bees. Having a whale of a time on the course :-)

Urban bees are running a one day taster course in Jan, it might be worth you checking it out if you're not already knowledgeable? Here's the link: http://www.urbanbees.co.uk/courses/courses.htm

paramount - thanks for the mention of the London Beekeepers Association, might sign up :-)

I posted a query on here a few months back asking if there were any Beekeepers in the area, and Chick from the forum very kindly let watch while he carried out a hive inspection. I'd recommend you getting in contact with him if you want any hints and tips, he has the most peaceful bee colony ever!

One day I hope to have a garden big enough to home a colony of these fascinating creatures :-)

[lavender]

Dose anyone know where i can buy honey with the honey comb in the same jar.I dont have much to spend so the cheaper the better :)