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KBS has a new phone number!

KBS has a new phone number!

Our new phone number is:

+44(0) 7491 515 283

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National Honey Show 2020

National Honey Show 2020

We'll be online this year for the National Honey Show's virtual trade exhibition. Pease do take a look at our video below.

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Candle Rolling

Candle Rolling

See this fantastic video, published by the National Honey Show, using our beeswax, to make rolled candles. With thanks to Bill Fisher and Sue Carter (Winner of Class 100 at the 2017 National Honey Show).

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National Honey Show 2017!

National Honey Show 2017!

KBS at the National Honey Show

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Candles for Christmas

Candles for Christmas

Rolled beeswax candles make a wonderful Christmas gift and candle rolling is a great activity for all the family.

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Drone Base Foundation

Drone Base Foundation

We have been asked recently why some people use drone base foundation.

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Why are there bees in front of these hives?

Why are there bees in front of these hives?

The picture below has seemingly caused some discussion in a beekeeping forum so some description here to clarify.

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Do your hives have adequate stores?

Do your hives have adequate stores?

Time to check that your bees have adequate stores and address if not.

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Queens Available

Queens Available

Queens for this season arriving soon; see our website for ordering! 

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How to Roll a Beeswax Candle

How to Roll a Beeswax Candle

A YouTube video we filmed showing you just how to roll a beeswax candle…

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Varroa Control

Varroa Control

Controlling varroa need not mean using the chemicals you would rather not be pumping into your hives or all over your bees.

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November

November

Things you need (and should have done by now):

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Beekeeping Books Worth Reading

Beekeeping Books Worth Reading

There are a plethora of books on the subject of beekeeping. Many people ask what they should read on taking-up beekeeping. 

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