Our news
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A new apiary at Godstone Vineyards
We are very pleased that in 2024 we added a new apiary to our portfolio. Godstone Vineyards produces award-winning wines from their beautiful terrace close to Caterham. Brothers Jonathan & Robert work on a small scale, and say their wines are “determined by the vagaries of the English climate” which is exactly the same for…
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Honey from 2024 is now available
Ask anyone working on the land and they well tell you the same story, it has been a tough year. Too much rain and not enough warmth. That which affects the plants affects the bees. We’ve not done badly though, there is probably enough honey to get us through until the 2025 crop arrives, and…
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Croydon Honey show results
The Croydon Honey Show takes place in September at the Selsdon Centre (part of the Sainsbury’s building). It’s a showcase for local honey and other hive products. It’s rather like a horticultural show, but with all the classes focussed on beekeeping. Beekeepers compete for awards in classes that focus on honey, wax, crafts and cooking…
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The first of our 2023 honey is now available
It’s been a tough year because of the weather, but there is Caterham honey available again. Spring was wet and cold, and then that hot spell in June gave way to an unsettled summer. The bees did their work though, and we have now removed the surplus honey from the hives. It is a careful…