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Forthcoming events:

 

Next Event

Mar 23 (Tu) 8.00 PM

Evening meeting with Beginners

Hives Save Lives, Michael Oxley

Beekeeping in Uganda

Venue: Committee Room (CR)

St Joseph's,
Austenwood Lane,
Chalfont St Peter
SL9 8RY.

Here's a brief guide to what you can find here:

The society was founded from the members of Slough Beekeepers in 1976 with the aim of providing a beekeeping society in the Chalfonts. The aim of the society is to promote the craft of beekeeping, publicise its benefits in the local community, and to foster co-operation between local beekeepers. It has been supporting and promoting beekeeping in the Chalfonts for 30 years.

From it small beginnings the society has grown to an active group of beekeepers and in 2006 reached a total of 75 members. Society members have over 150 hives in the area, housing more than 7 million bees at the height of summer, ensuring pollination of fruit bushes and trees, vegetable crops and flowers. Local honey can be found for sale in delicatessens, butchers, health food shops and other shops in the area as well as at local shows during the summer. It is a natural remedy against hay fever.

The Society has a monthly meeting with speakers talking on a variety of subject related to beekeeping, and a members' monthly newsletter.

Courses are held for beginners at the start of each year with tuition provided by experienced beekeepers. Beginners are always welcome. The society also provides a service to the community by giving talks, exhibitions and providing a swarm removal service.