Western Daily Press: Poor summer weather means bad honey harvest as bees struggle

"This year's honey harvest is set to be dramatically down on last year after the poor summer weather created difficult conditions for bees.

The combination of wet and windy weather and cool temperatures at key times of nectar production meant bees collected significantly less to deposit into honeycomb cells, according to farmers. ..."

Read more here: Western Daily Press

The Association's apiary in North Shropshire

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

Our Vision

visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

NSBKA

The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping