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A honey dipper in a jar of real honey.

Why fake honey is a problem and how to spot it

Fake or adulterated honey, is honey that's been tampered with, added to, or produced unnaturally. It doesn't taste as good as real honey, it's production can harm the environment and...

Why fake honey is a problem and how to spot it

Fake or adulterated honey, is honey that's been tampered with, added to, or produced unnaturally. It doesn't taste as good as real honey, it's production can harm the environment and...

A swarm of honeybees clustered on a poly nuc hive.

Retrieving a swarm from a chimney

A long dry spring led to a rather swarmy season.  I was called by a neighbour to retrieve a swarm from his chimney, which we were eventually able to do....

Retrieving a swarm from a chimney

A long dry spring led to a rather swarmy season.  I was called by a neighbour to retrieve a swarm from his chimney, which we were eventually able to do....

Chertsey Community Fair

Chertsey Community Fair

My first stint in a monthly slot at the Chertsey Community Fair. Despite poor weather it was a successful day, selling pure raw runny and soft set wildflower honey and...

Chertsey Community Fair

My first stint in a monthly slot at the Chertsey Community Fair. Despite poor weather it was a successful day, selling pure raw runny and soft set wildflower honey and...

Talk at the Weybridge Beekeeping Association

Talk at the Weybridge Beekeeping Association

I gave a talk at the Weybridge Beekeeping association about my experience of beekeeping so far. Not easy when some in the audience have over 50 years of experience.

Talk at the Weybridge Beekeeping Association

I gave a talk at the Weybridge Beekeeping association about my experience of beekeeping so far. Not easy when some in the audience have over 50 years of experience.

Why buy local honey?

Why buy local honey?

There are great reasons to buy local honey instead of supermarket honey. Responsible beekeeping supports local pollinators and maintains a vested interest in the welfare of the local environment. Local...

Why buy local honey?

There are great reasons to buy local honey instead of supermarket honey. Responsible beekeeping supports local pollinators and maintains a vested interest in the welfare of the local environment. Local...

Local natural and organic honey

Local natural and organic honey

Natural and organic honey are are produced through careful management by beekeepers, without the use of inorganic food or treatment chemicals. Addlestone Honey does not us inorganic treatments of feeds,...

Local natural and organic honey

Natural and organic honey are are produced through careful management by beekeepers, without the use of inorganic food or treatment chemicals. Addlestone Honey does not us inorganic treatments of feeds,...