South Downs Honey

Come join us at our first foodies festival. Preston Park Brighton, Today, Sunday and Monday. We have our new jams made with honey instead of sugar. Come and try them.

All ready for the foodies festival in Preston Park, Brighton.

It's swarming season again and as a local beekeeper I am happy to collect in these areas: Shoreham by Sea, Lancing, East, Central, and West Worthing, Broadwater, Tarring, Goring, Ferring, and Findon.

Swarms are fascinating but sometimes scary to watch. However, the bees are very unlikely to sting. Swarming is natural part of the bees life cycle . It is their way of increasing and expanding the population. When bees swarm they are solely focused on trying to find a new home.

Beekeepers collect swarms as a service so they don't become a nuisance to the general public. Once a swarm is collected it will be rehomed in a safe area away from harm.

These photos show what a swarm can look like but they aren't always like these. If you think you see a swarm please give me a call. I am more than happy to advise over the phone.

If you do see a swarm please ring 07812838439. Thanks in advance.
Doug

Come and see me at the foodiesfestival brightion on the 4/5/6th May at Preston Park Brighton. If you book now use the code Foodies30 and you will get 30% off tickets. Buy tickets at foodiesfestival.com.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Yesterday I made two new batches of the Honey, Beeswax and Oatmeal soap. Now it has to mature for a month.

Our mini beekeeper in training.

If you need a swarm collecting please call Doug on 07812838439.

Doug from South Downs Honey collecting a swarm of bees from our fruit trees.

It's coming up to swarm time again. If you see a swarm please call Doug on 07812838439.

Good to see the bees flying today, bringing in water and pollen.