How I became a beekeeper
How I became a beekeeper

Education in the community
Manchester & District Beekeepers Education and Outreach team Honeybee Presentations As part of the MDBKA E&O team, I have made visits to two nurseries The visits focused on introducing 3-year-old children to honeybees. I tried to be interactive and engaging, using visual aids, simple language, and hands-on activities. I began by asking the children…

Ensuring our honey is safe
“Why did I sign up for this?” That was my first thought after registering to sell a food product and realising it meant an inspection from an Environmental Health Officer (EHO). If you’ve never had one, it can sound a bit daunting. The idea of someone official coming to check what you’re doing, asking questions,…