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SUMMARY:Laurence Edwards – Black Mountain Honey – “From Hobbyist to Bee Farmer”
DESCRIPTION:What do you do when two swarms land in your garden in the space of a week? For Laurence Edwards, the answer was simple: become a beekeeper. Join us for an entertaining and inspiring evening as Laurence Edwards, founder of Black Mountain Honey, shares the incredible story of how an unexpected encounter with a swarm in a Birmingham garden sparked a full-blown passion for beekeeping - and a thriving bee farming business. From shaking swarms into cardboard boxes and printing homemade labels, to managing hundreds of colonies, importing Buckfast queens, and building a state-of-the-art extraction facility in North Wales, Laurence will take us through the highs, challenges, and lessons learned on his journey from hobbyist to bee farmer. Whether you're just starting out or dreaming of scaling up, Laurence’s candid and down-to-earth account offers practical insight, honest reflection, and a healthy dose of humour. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the UK’s most recognisable voices in online beekeeping - and the man behind those famously no-nonsense YouTube tutorials.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2NDmWiLVTym8Jm88E1u36A
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SUMMARY:Lesley Jacques, Master Beekeeper and NDB – Pollen & Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Most people barely think about pollen - unless they suffer from hay fever. But for honey bees, pollen is vital: their primary source of protein and a cornerstone of colony development. In this richly informative talk, Lesley Jacques, Master Beekeeper and National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB) holder, will guide us into the often-overlooked world of pollen, exploring its central role in honey bee nutrition and the fascinating insights it offers into forage, environment, and even honey authenticity.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gUe8HJo0Q-q43lA9ROkUmA
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SUMMARY:Lynne Ingram, Master Beekeeper, NDB - Honey Adulteration
DESCRIPTION:What’s really in that cheap jar of supermarket honey? And how can we, as beekeepers and consumers, be sure we’re getting the real thing? In this timely and thought-provoking talk, Lynne Ingram, Master Beekeeper and National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB) holder, explores the widespread and growing problem of honey fraud — from high-tech adulteration using designer syrups to deliberate mislabelling and even "honey laundering." With over 40 years of experience and a network of apiaries across Somerset, Lynne has seen firsthand the challenges faced by honest producers trying to compete in a marketplace flooded with suspiciously cheap imports. Her passion for protecting real honey — and real beekeepers - led her to co-found the Honey Authenticity Network UK and speak out nationally on this issue.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J2wC0N_QQp6Y4gRDDWpHcw
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SUMMARY:Stewart Spinks – Norfolk Honey Company - Recovering from Winter
DESCRIPTION:As the new season approaches, how can beekeepers bounce back from winter losses and get colonies booming again? Join us for a practical and motivating session with Stewart Spinks, commercial beekeeper and founder of The Norfolk Honey Company, as he shares his tried-and-tested techniques for increasing colony numbers through nucs, splits, and smart spring management. With decades of experience and a popular YouTube channel watched by thousands of beekeepers, Stewart is known for his clear, no-fuss approach to beekeeping. Whether you keep two hives or two hundred, this talk will give you the confidence to plan your post-winter recovery and set your bees up for a strong season ahead.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zy-1CNARSJW74v99_tdElg
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SUMMARY:Clare & Martin, Buckfast Abbey - What the Books Don’t Tell You
DESCRIPTION:Bees don't always read the same books we do. Join Clare Densley and Martin Hann from the historic Buckfast Abbey apiary team for an engaging and insightful talk that looks beyond the textbook to explore the quirks, surprises, and contradictions of real-world beekeeping. Drawing on their years of experience managing bees at one of the UK’s most iconic beekeeping sites - and working with the legacy of Brother Adam’s famous Buckfast bee - Clare and Martin will share their observations. This promises to be a thoughtful and light-hearted look at the unpredictable nature of beekeeping - perfect for beekeepers of all levels who’ve ever wondered, “Why did they do that?”
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vWDc1sk9TSutXNGA4fjkvQ
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SUMMARY:Lynfa Davies, Master Beekeeper & NDB - Swarm Management: Thinking Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Swarming may be a natural instinct, but it doesn’t have to catch you off guard. In this timely and practical talk, experienced beekeeper and educator Lynfa Davies will help us get ahead of the curve with clear, effective strategies for managing and preventing swarms. With nearly two decades of beekeeping experience, and qualifications including Master Beekeeper and the National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB), Lynfa is a respected voice in British beekeeping education. She combines her scientific background in agriculture and livestock with hands-on beekeeping knowledge to support beekeepers across Wales and beyond. If you’ve ever faced a surprise swarm or simply want to feel more in control this spring, this talk will help you prepare, respond and reduce stress - for you and your bees.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JDAM9bkdSiOXW1QtKYLyaQ
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SUMMARY:Simon Tuck – Queen Rearing
DESCRIPTION:In this session, Simon Tuck will be focussing on ‘Queen rearing’. With a background in biology and a love for the natural world, Simon has kept bees for only a relatively short time compared to some. But what he lacks in decades’ experience he makes up for in his passion for improving the standard of both bees and beekeeping for himself and others. He was awarded his Master Beekeeper in January 2025 and is now working towards gaining his NDB (National Diploma in Beekeeping).
He manages a number of apiaries around Sussex and raises queens for his local Association, Eastbourne, of which he is chair. He is also Education Officer for Sussex. Always promoting the benefits of raising queens from local bees and heavily selecting for the better qualities, his main objective is to simplify queen rearing so that every beekeeper can add this essential skill to their repertoire.
In this talk Simon will break down some reliable methods to get you on the path towards raising high quality queens for yourself and others.
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