Bee Hives

For a thorough introduction to the bees click here

Below, some links are provided which give information on the general welfare and upkeep of honeybees:

• BBKA - Allotment Beekeeping
• BBCT - Bee Friendly Flowers
• Bee Stings
• Bees, Neighbours and Siting an Apiary
• 20 Things You Need to Know About Bees
• CLEAPSS - Bees and Beekeeping in Schools
• Plight of the Bumblebee
• Pollen & Nectar Rich Plants For Your Garden by Season

Some websites of interest and relevance:

• Darlington Beekeepers' Association
• British Beekeepers Association
• Yorkshire Beekeepers Association
• Thorne
• Paynes

As we are all aware by now, bees have been suffering a serious decline of recent years. The goverment are going to conduct a review into the decline of bees; meantime, there is something small we can do which could make a big difference in our locality; have a couple of bee hives in your garden, but check with your neighbours first.