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Ben the Beekeeper
5 days ago1 min read
Educational Talks
Ben gives educational talk about beekeeping across West Berkshire. Ben has given talks to community groups, gardening clubs, Young...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Feb 223 min read
Is our West Berkshire Honey raw honey?
Absolutely yes! When you purchase a jar of Ben’s Berkshire Bees  honey, you’re getting nothing but the purest, most natural product...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Feb 122 min read
Discover the Magic of Welford Park Snowdrops
Nestled in the picturesque village of Welford, just a stone's throw from Newbury, Welford Park is renowned for its breathtaking display...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Feb 82 min read
Early Spring Awakening: First Feast for Our Bees
As winter's grip begins to loosen across West Berkshire, our industrious little friends are starting to venture out on warmer days, and...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Jan 303 min read
Are we Treatment free?
At Ben’s Berkshire Bees, we are dedicated to the health and welfare of our bees, as well as to responsible beekeeping. One of the topics...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Jan 221 min read
Fallen Tree – Honey Bee Rescue!
Last weekend, we were called to rescue a colony of honey bees whose nest was in a tree that had fallen during high winds. Wild honey bee...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Jan 12 min read
Review of 2024 and a look to the future for Ben's Berkshire Bees.
New Year is always a good time to look back and reflect on the year and to plan things to come. We have sold more honey than ever before....
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Ben the Beekeeper
Dec 10, 20241 min read
Merry Christmas!
As Christmas approaches we have been busy with local markets at the weekends. We have had the most successful season yet, and it has been...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Call for action on Honey Adulteration
Today we have sent this letter to our constituency MP calling on action on honey labelling, and to push for an All-Party Parliamentary...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Honey Bee Talks
Ben is able to give a variety of interesting talks about bees. Ben has spoken to pre-schools, Young Farmers, Women's Institutes,...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 14, 20241 min read
Bee "Smart", choose local
The British Beekeepers Association is running a campaign for National Honey Day on the 21st October 2024 to promote the benefits of...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Upcoming Events
In the next few weeks you will be able to find us at: 17th October - Thatcham Festival Keeping Honey Bees Talk (book in advance) 3rd...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Press Release: Ben's Berkshire Bees Receives Grant from Rural England Prosperity Fund
Ben's Berkshire Bees Receives Grant from Rural England Prosperity Fund West Berkshire, 3rd October 2014  – Ben's Berkshire Bees is proud...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Oct 2, 20241 min read
The Rise of Farmwashing: Lessons from Riverford’s Campaign Against Misleading Marketing
In today’s market, consumers are increasingly seeking out sustainable and ethically produced food. However, with this growing demand has...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Newbury Show 2024
Last weekend, we had a fantastic time at the Newbury Show. We meet lots of customers, sold lots of honey and honey soap, and enjoyed...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Sep 9, 20241 min read
REPF Grant supports our extraction equipment upgrade!
At Ben's Berkshire Bees, we are thrilled to have received a grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund, managed by West Berkshire...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Aug 24, 20241 min read
It's Harvest Time for our West Berkshire Honey!
One of the yummiest times of the beekeeping year. This year will will be labelling most of our West Berkshire Honey based on the area it...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Aug 11, 20241 min read
Upcoming Public Talks
On the 22nd August I will be giving a public talk at Shaw House on Beekeeping in the Kitchen Garden. It is free to attend but you must...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Is the nectar finally flowing?
It seems like it has been a long time since we experienced a good nectar flow. The summer of 2023 was challenging, requiring us to...
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Ben the Beekeeper
Jun 10, 20241 min read
10 years of Ben's Berkshire Bees!
Celebrating a decade of beekeeping, Ben's Berkshire Bees has transformed from a modest hobby with just a few hives to a flourishing...
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