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BEES IN THE NEWS
Almost a quarter of Dutch bee colonies did not survive last winter
"During the winter of 2025–2026, 24% of Dutch honeybee colonies were lost. The upward trend observed in recent years
Sheffield allotments bans beekeeping after rising
"An allotment has banned beekeeping entirely after claims that people wer
'Swarming bees are too full of honey to sting' (Sh
"Swarms of bees on trees, houses and even bikes can be an alarming
Bees removed from airport after swarm near gate (G
"A swarm of bees had to be safely removed from a gate at Gatwick Airport
Bee smoker fire spreads to garden and house
"A fire spread to a garden and bungalow after starting in a bee smoker -
BEE FACTOIDS
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No honey for Infants under 12 months
Honey should never be given to a child under the...
Read more >Fake honey is a big problem
Honey is the third most adulterated product in the world...
Read more >To sleep or not to sleep
It has often been said that honeybees never sleep. However...
Read more >Early farmers used beehive products 8,500 years ago
The distinctive chemical 'fingerprint' of beeswax has been detected in... Read more >
POLLEN OF THE MONTH
APIARY TO-DO LIST
Upcoming Events
| 04 Aug 2026; 06:00PM - 07:30PM Autumn health check - Association Apiary |
| 09 Aug 2026; 10:00AM - Association Summer Honey Extraction |
| 23 Aug 2026; 10:00AM - NSBKA Honey Show - Tilstock |
| 05 Sep 2026; 12:00AM - 04:30PM Shropshire Honey Show |
LOCAL WEATHER
Weather in Shawbury - 
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24°C
23°C min 24°C max |
SWARM COLLECTION
Our volunteer beekeepers are only able to help in the case of a honey bee swarm. This link takes you to
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)
for advice and guidance as well as a map showing your nearest volunteer honey bee swarm collector.
BEEK OF THE WEEK
NBU CONTACT
AMERICAN FOULBROOD (AFB)
EUROPEAN FOULBROOD (EFB)
If you suspect any of your colonies may have foulbrood you should contact the NBU without delay.
The National Bee Unit Helpline is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 0300 303 0094
(Outside of office hours you can contact the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 0300 020 0301)
email nbu@apha.gov.uk
Also if you think you have found Tropilaelaps or small hive beetle contact the NBU too.
NSBKA APIARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
04 Aug 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Autumn health check |
Also see the whatsapp group chat for updates. Members can join via what.nsbka.org |
The apiary sessions for this season are now running.
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If an apiary session has to be cancelled at short notice we will endeavour to tell you so here.
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