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103 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XB

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Dale Gibson
Beekeeping and Apis Consulting
dale@bermondseystreetbees.co.uk

@bstreetbees
@bermondseybees
@apisconsult

Sarah Wyndham Lewis
Press, Events, Honey Sommelier
sarah@bermondseystreetbees.co.uk

@sarahwyndham.lewis
@plantingforhoneybees
@honeysommelierlondon

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While Covid-19 infection peaked in London’s huma

While Covid-19 infection peaked in London’s human population in April, the capital’s bees are seeing a dramatic rise in European Foulbrood (EFB) contagion. The official data on Beebase (see image of apiaries with confirmed cases) shows 31 EFB outbreaks in April & May (compared to 5 in April & May 2019). EFB is a “notifiable” disease - beekeepers are required to report it to the National Bee Unit, even “if you suspect it is present”. Please inspect your bees for disease now!
See link in bio to Independent article on this very current epidemic in London.... #sustainablebeekeeping #beealert #EFB #europeanfoulbrood

A simple message on World Bee Day. #worldbeeday #

A simple message on World Bee Day.

#worldbeeday #sustainablebeekeeping #plantingforhoneybees #bermondseystreetbees #thankyou #bees #urbanbees #theygotherefirst

‪Tomorrow is #worldbeeday. Sarah and I were film

‪Tomorrow is #worldbeeday. Sarah and I were filmed by Associated Press @associatedpress.ags, talking about sustainable urban beekeeping, bee welfare and planting for honeybees. Give us a shout if you spot us on any global newscasts ! ‬#sustainablebeekeeping #worldbeeday #urbanbeekeeping #rooftopbeekeeping #plantingforhoneybees #bermondseystreetbees #bermondseybees #thebeeshaveit #beesinthenews

‪If you’re looking for a queen, a crown is oft

‪If you’re looking for a queen, a crown is often a bit of a giveaway.‬ #sustainablebeekeeping #bermondseystreetbees #bermondseybees #queenbee #crown #giveaway #bluequeen #keepingitinthefamily

‪Here’s my beekeeping book. It contains detail

‪Here’s my beekeeping book. It contains details of every hive inspection: apiary site, hive number, queen, laying pattern, temperament, sealed brood, unsealed brood, space, supers, queen cells, disease, weather, food & tiaras are all recorded in it. (OK, I fibbed about the tiaras!) #sustainablebeekeeping #bermondseystreetbees #bermondseybees #bondstreetbooks #hiverecords #tiarasneednotbeworn #information #beekeepingessentials #hi-vis #propolis

A new pastime for all the family during this exten

A new pastime for all the family during this extended lockdown.

Spot the beehives... #sustainablebeekeeping #rooftopbeekeeping #bermondseystreet #bermondseystreetbees #bermondseybees #honeyhq #findthebeehives #

‪Even some of our bees seem confused about wheth

‪Even some of our bees seem confused about whether it’s right to be going out or staying in. ‬#bermondseystreetbees #bermondseybees #dilemma

Repost• @honeysommelierlondon Clunky pic (sorry)

Repost• @honeysommelierlondon Clunky pic (sorry) but yes, we’re doing a 💥POP UP 💥this very Saturday (socially distanced natch!) selling our raw honeys (in jars and 1kg pots) alongside our natural skincare and other treats to boost joy in this agonising last stretch of lockdown. (103 Bermondsey Street for anyone who hasn’t previously clocked Honey HQ. ).
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#rawhoney #bermondseystreetbees #naturalhoney #realhoney #naturalskincare #openday

‪Your mission, should you choose to accept it, i

‪Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to rescue and relocate an abandoned central London beehive. You must ride a scissor-lift, meet Antony Gormley, charm some honey snakes and a conjure up a happy ending for the bees. This message will self-parody in 10 seconds...‬ #bermondseystreetbees #bstreetbees #beerescue #abandonedhive #yourmission #happyending #antonygormley #antonygormleysculptures #scissorlift #honeysnakes #allinadayswork #plantingforhoneybees #honeysommelierlondon #hiverbeers

This is an important message to send to the hospit

This is an important message to send to the hospitality industry at this “quiet” time, since there is time and space for contemplation of the wider consequences of cheap, short-term ingredient choices.

Whatever the future of the restaurant business, joined-up thinking on core sustainability issues today can contribute to a brighter tomorrow.

Repost • @honeysommelierlondon A recent report outlines the potential loss of 10 million hives across Europe, putting the entire agricultural system at risk. .
If you want to know why our fruit, veg, meat and dairy supplies are threatened by honey fraud, read my article for @handcnews . Link in bio. .
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#honeyfraud #foodfraud #callingitout #savethebees #realfood #foodtransparency #foodproducers #britishfarming #agriconomy #sustainabilitymatters #bbka #cheflife #chefsofinstagram

‪A Thunderbee visiting the rosemary on our terra

‪A Thunderbee visiting the rosemary on our terrace. This rare species is believed to be a native of Tracy Island. It was discovered by my friend, artist and educator, @alexandercrole (who sketched its larval and pupal states). If ever there was a job for International Rescue, that time has surely come! #thunderbee #bermondseystreetbees #beespoof #plantingforthunderbees #honeysommelierlondon #sandycrole #thunderbeesare”go”

‪In contrast to the locked-down, socially-distan

‪In contrast to the locked-down, socially-distanced human race, our honeybees have got off to a flying start this year. The green-marked queens which hatched last year are vigorously leading that charge - and they love laying their eggs on freshly-drawn, wax comb (as seen above) !‬ #sustainablebeekeeping #bermondseystreetbees #bstreetbees #plantingforhoneybees #honeysommelierlondon #greenqueen #freshwax #flyingstart

‪As if by magic (abra-corona-dabra!), the Staff

‪As if by magic (abra-corona-dabra!), the Staff & Contractors’ Car Park for the @nhsnightingalelondon has materialised next to our @yourroyaldocks apiary. Impressed with the design and organisation of this amenity - & the mood of this picture-postcard image of these extraordinary times.‬ #nhsnightingalelondon #silvertownquays #apiary #picturepostcard #bermondseystreetbees #sustainablebeekeeping #plantingforhoneybees #abracoronadabra #extraordinarytimes

‪A lovely surprise to receive a copy of this Gre

‪A lovely surprise to receive a copy of this Greek beekeeping magazine from Alexandros Gousiaris (star of eco-documentary “When Tomatoes Met Wagner”) containing his 5-page feature on “Berndsey Street Bees”. Thanks Alexandros - and our friends at @odysea_ltd for the introduction!‬ #sustainablebeekeeping #odysea #bermondseystreetbees #berndseystreetbees #alexandrosgousiaris #whentomatoesmetwagner #plantingforhoneybees #honeysommelierlondon #greekbeekeeping #lovelysurprise

Oh hello, horse chestnut... #sustainablebeekeeping

Oh hello, horse chestnut... #sustainablebeekeeping #plantingforhoneybees #bermondseystreetbees #bstreetbees #horsechestnut #tannerstreetpark #notlongnow #sarahwyndhamlewis

Sundown over the rooftop hives on the fourth floor

Sundown over the rooftop hives on the fourth floor of our Honey HQ. Very urban. The honey from these hives won “Best Honey in London” at the National Honey Show in 2019. Not only that, but their honey was also awarded the top 3-star rating in the Great Taste Awards. Sleep tight!

‪Not a bee. But beautiful.‬

‪Not a bee. But beautiful.‬

Who do you know who deserves a special Easter trea

Who do you know who deserves a special Easter treat? Our Bermondsey Street Honey won “Best Honey in London” in the 2019 National Honey Show, as well as the top 3-star rating in the Great Taste Awards. The last few jars are available now @giddygrocer for local SE1 delivery.
Here’s a Great Taste Judge’s verdict: “Simply perfect. Shivers down the spine just on first sniff. Unctuous texture, just light enough to marry perfectly the delicate array of floral notes. A powerful sense of pollen-indeed an indefinable complexity, intriguing & exciting.” #sustainablebeekeeping #officiallythebesthoneyinlondon #eastertreat #

‪Alongside our hive inspections, we’re swappin

‪Alongside our hive inspections, we’re swapping out old, dark brood comb with fresh foundation for the bees to draw out with new wax. We moved the empty, antiquated combs to the ends of the hives late last year, making it easier to exchange 1/3 of “old for new” combs every year.‬ #sustainablebeekeeping #oldfornew #bermondseystreetbees #pottersfieldspark

Repost • @honeysommelierlondon (Sound on) A snip

Repost • @honeysommelierlondon (Sound on) A snippet from my QVC moment this morning @camden_grocer!
Delivering North London’s share of the absolutely last jars of multi-award-winning Bermondsey Street Honey from our 8 home rooftop hives.
Twice awarded 3 Stars at Great Taste Awards and three time winner of ‘Best Honey in London’ at The National Honey Show, 2012, 2017 and this very batch from 2019.
Ready?
Steady?
GO! (To @camden_grocer website...) .
#homeshopping #rawhoney #awardwinninghoney #bermondseystreetbees #bstreetbees #honeysommellierlondon

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