Dean Forest Beekeepers
for beekeepers in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
Thinking outside the hive
A varied collection of items connected to bees and beekeeping which should contain something of interest!
Exclusive! A Forest of Dean beekeeper, who wishes to remain anonymous,
has offered us the exclusive rights to publish a diary of his first year with bees.
We couldn't miss the opportunity to bring you this story! Read the heartwarming tale of his pain, his struggles, and his ultimate success in
The Chronicles of Bee’d the Obscure
The Bee Meeting A poem by Sylvia Plath that uses an encounter with beekeepers to convey some deeper life experiences.
Did you know that bees have been trained to detect land mines? It's true: BBC report
Looking for puzzles or children's games with bee connections? Look here
You've probably heard that in theory it's impossible for bees to fly? Well at last scientists think they understand how they do it. There is a press release here.
(If you enjoy a challenge, the full research paper is here.)
