Update August 2023.
We now meet at the BeesWales Apiary near Bodnant Welsh Food, Tal y Cafn LL32 5RP.
We no longer meet at the old apiary across the Afon Conwy at Llwydfaen, Tal y Cafn.
Directions A470 to the turning marked Logs for Sale, at the bottom of Bodnant Hill, just north of the layby next to Bodnant Welsh Food.
Park on the right in the Bodnant Joinery car park, just before the bridge. Walk 100 metres to the bees.
Please email secretary@conwybeekeepers.org.uk for any further info.
Why not call in at the Food Centre for lunch and a visit the Farm Shop, with a wide range of Welsh honey for sale.
2023 dates, Sundays at 2pm.
16 April
14 May
25 June
16 July Bee Safari with Tom Birch, our Seasonal Bee Inspector
20 Aug
17 Sep
15 Oct
New for 2023… Frames and foundation for sale in small quantities at our apiary meetings. Please order in advance from Kevin Jones, email apiary@conwybeekeepers.org.uk.
Also, clean secondhand bee equipment, subject to availability.
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We welcome newcomers, maybe just thinking about becoming beekeepers, as well as new beekeepers, improvers and lifelong bee people.
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Friends and family are welcome, age 10 years and upwards.
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The bees are inspected annually by the National Bee Unit Seasonal Bee Inspector.
- We emphasize the importance of personal safety when working with bees. Everybody present should wear PPE: a clean bee suit, gloves and wellies.
- We prefer you to bring your own PPE.
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We can provide good quality bee suits and gloves for newcomers and visitors: children’s sizes and adults up to XL. Just bring wellies.
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Would you like to join our pool of instuctors?
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The training sessions are informal, and we encourage trainees to handle combs of bees under supervision.
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Would you like to help with strimming and general gardening work at the apiary?
Please contact the Apiary Manager Kevin Jones, email apiary@conwybeekeepers.org.uk