Bees are important to us, why?
Why Join?
The primary role of our Club is to share knowledge. By this, we aim to help our members learn about the art and craft of beekeeping and to share that information with new entrants so that they become skilled beekeepers and in turn help others.
It preserves nature
Beekeeping can play a role in the conservation of forests and natural systems
Save the Bees
Be the solution to help protect bees
Field Day
Saturday 3rd of September is our next Field Day.
10am onwards.
All members and visitors welcome.
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Honey bees must gather nectar from four million flowers to make one kilogram of honey.
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One bee has to fly about 120,000 kilometers – three times around the globe – to make one kilogram of honey.
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The average bee will make only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
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A honey bee visits 50 to 100 flowers during a collection trip.
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A honey bee can fly for up to ten kilometres, and as fast as 24 kph.
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Honey bees communicate with one another by dancing.