Village Fetes 2026 – Ilmington
I’m sure recent members of Shipston Beekeepers will have noticed just how many events we organise and take part in – talks, summer BBQ, Bring… Read More »Village Fetes 2026 – Ilmington
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Shipston’s ‘Bring and Taste’ Honey Show 2026
Our Annual Bring and Taste Honey Show on Monday 14th September brought together 30 members keen to try other members’ honey and find the “products… Read More »Shipston’s ‘Bring and Taste’ Honey Show 2026
Shipston Beekeepers Members Apiary Visit – Lucy Stevenson 16th August 2026
Lucy Stevenson kindly agreed to host the last Members apiary visit of the 2026 season. She describes how the day went: Despite many being involved… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers Members Apiary Visit – Lucy Stevenson 16th August 2026
Shipston Beekeepers Summer BBQ – 22nd Aug 2026
We see Shipston Beekeeper’s Summer BBQ as an important event in our calendar. It’s a chance for members who might not be able to make… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers Summer BBQ – 22nd Aug 2026
Village Fetes 2026 – Tysoe
Tysoe seems to have grown over the years and is now quite a large event. It’s our 3rd show in August and the 2nd, and… Read More »Village Fetes 2026 – Tysoe
Village Fetes 2026 – Brailes
Whilst we are called ‘Shipston-on-Stour Beekeepers’, as that’s where we were formed, Brailes these days is really our ‘home’ as it’s where our Training Apiary… Read More »Village Fetes 2026 – Brailes
Village Fetes 2026 – Cherington 01 August
Cherington is the first of the five fetes we have Shipston’s stand at in August. It is of course at our 2nd Monday home so… Read More »Village Fetes 2026 – Cherington 01 August
Shipston Beekeepers – New beekeepers honey extraction session
Our new beekeepers attending the Wednesday evening sessions at Shipston’s training apiary in Brailes have been working hard throughout the season looking after the colonies.… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers – New beekeepers honey extraction session
Shipston Beekeepers 2nd Monday – Wasps vs. Bees 13 July 2026
The seeds of Simon Lawton’s talk seem to have been sown last year when our Chair Elect, Martin Sharp, called on Simon’s ethical pest control… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers 2nd Monday – Wasps vs. Bees 13 July 2026
Shipston Beekeepers Members’ Apiary Visit – David and Margery Blower 11 July 2026
We (Shipston Beekeepers Committee) have put some effort this year into arranging monthly apiary visits. We see them as a great opportunity for beekeepers of… Read More »Shipston Beekeepers Members’ Apiary Visit – David and Margery Blower 11 July 2026