The Hanham Hall apiary (bee enclosure) was provided, along with equipment and bees by Barratt Homes on completion of the development. The HHRG provided funding for initial training of a group of residents.
Now a group of 6 residents look after the bees as and when necessary, and further training if required can be funded from the Community Levy. There’s a lot to do in the spring and summer months, and everyone, including the bees, has a bit of a break over the winter.
The bee have given us up to 60lb jars of honey in their busiest year which is sold at a good price to residents, to offset the cost of supporting these amazing and necessary pollinators.
If you would like to get involved, please contact Ian Hopton.