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Welcome to the  official web-site of the Southport & Formby Branch of the Lancashire and North-West Beekeepers' Association

SWARM IN YOUR GARDEN? Read this first to identify which bees they are.

 

Honeybees may swarm from late April onwards. Swarms vary in size and shape but always contain lots of bees. They are often found hanging in trees like in the following picture. If you think you have a swam of honeybees, please do not try to move them or kill them. Contact the local swarm liason officer Mr. John Bryan on 01704 220517 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . John will remove the bees safely and can also offer advice on other types of bees.

 

 

LATEST NEWS

Click here to see the beautiful design of our very own Christmas/Occasion cards, designed by Anne, one of our talented members. These excellent quality cards and envelopes are available to you to buy through the website at just £4.00 for 6 cards, plus P&P. The cards are available either blank inside for your own message, or with the wording 'Seasons Greetings'. Please contact the Webmaster to purchase.

Our web-site is all about the Southport, Formby and surrounding area branch of the Lancashire and North West Beekeepers' Association

Our branch forms part of the Lancashire & North West Beekeepers' Association, itself part of the British Beekeeping Association. We are well known as a friendly branch, and hold regular meetings throughout the year, many of which offer the opportunity to open up a beehive and observe the activities inside. We aim to educate and support newcomers to the craft of beekeeping, and endeavour to always be on hand to offer help and advice. We can also offer a mentoring service to our new members.

Annual membership to the branch, which includes membership of the BBKA, and BDI insurance cover for up to 3 colonies costs £22.50 for a registered member. There are several other categories of membership such as partner members, country members, and additional or junior members. Click the following link to download the membership form.

We beekeepers keep honey-bees (Apis mellifera) not bumble-bees (Bombus). Honey-bees, unlike bumble-bees and wasps, survive as a full colony through the winter and just become dormant with very little flying and foraging. Unfortunately honey-bees are often mistaken for wasps, and killed. Click the links to see pictures of a honey bee, bumble bee and wasp.

Beekeeping as a hobby is rapidly increasing in popularity following a recent surge of interest, but we always need new recruits to this fascinating craft.

 

 

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