You can imagine my surprise when I encountered a man in full Bee-Keepers outfit coming out from behind the church. The hives are in a fenced-off area, I don't know if you can see them, it's a terrible photo.
I'm used to encountering hives in France, in amongst the Chestnut trees, but I'd not known them to be placed behind the church before; especially at this time of year.
I wouldn't have thought that there was much pollen out there at the moment for the bees, but whatever there is; they'll find it.
I wonder if they'll be selling 'St Nicholas Church Honey' at some time later? I will definitely buy some if they do. I shall have a word with Father D.
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When I spoke to the beekeeper at our local Farmers' Market on Saturday he told me they feed their bees on glucose syrup during the winter as there are no flowers around. Perhaps that was what your beekeeper man had been doing?
Yes, I'm sure they'll need feeding. He's only just brought them in. I find that a bit strange!
Where's the milk? Isn't Brighton supposed to be a land of milk and honey?
No milk; just breeze! Brighton Breezy.
Ha-ha! Right on bro!
I thought bees went into sort of dozy hibernation in winter. I wonder if your bee keeper moved the hives in spring. That's what they do here , to pollinate and also to find a variety, special or various, nearby.
You should definitely seek out their honey. It's got be good, and fresh
That's exactly what we thought. Maybe he brought them here for their annual hibernation?
Bees need feeding over winter because their honey has been harvested.
Strange time to bring them here. One would have thought that the Beekeeper would keep them at home.
What a nice surprise--local honey! Lucky you.
If we can get hold of it. There are only three or four hives, so they won't produce much. He may not want to sell it either.
Is Father D. a beekeeper? Religion and beekeeping that is a great combination.
St Nicholas church honey is a lovely thought. I think more and more people are keeping bees now. Our daughter had to learn bee keeping as the hospital she once worked at started bee keeping ! XXXX
No. He has a dog or two, but otherwise no other pets.
Perhaps the bee keeper lives close to the church and it is, therefore, more convenient
It looks like they are settling in to overwinter. My father had a couple thousand of those at one time.
I wanted to learn all about it when I was quite young, but my neighbour who kept Bees wouldn't allow me. He was worried that I'd be stung to death!
Gosh, that sounds like a serious Honey Farm.
Local honey is great. My friend has several hives and sells it. She keeps us in honey.
My son keeps me in honey, he always brings some back from his travels. He's in Singapore at the moment; so who knows!
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