Duneaton & Wandel Honey Bee Apiaries.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter ❄️❄️😳

05/04/2026

When people ask me 'when will this years honey be available'?
I look out the door on the 5th of April and shrug my shoulders!!🌧❄️

13/03/2026

Thank you to Techtron UK and Dariusz for the speedy and efficient delivery of this new piece of kit, a Steam Wax Extractor press.
A great and very well made machine to aid in the extraction of pure beeswax from capping's, old combs etc.
I highly recommend this new uk company with great customer service and quality gear.👍🐝

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

So after a long wet winter the first pollen of 2026 is being brought into the hive on the 3rd of March.
Winter can be tough on the bees especially here in Scotland, but the bees have done this for thousands of years and know what to do.
The beekeeprs job is to supply them with shelter , keep them dry, away from pests and ensure they go into winter with adequate stores to see them through the long winter months ahead. When spring finally arrives the colonies begin the build up to reach maximum strength through the summer to reproduce and gather stores once again

21/12/2025

That's the last of the current seasons Duneaton & Wandel heather honey getting put in jars and labeled today.
Can we just wish all our customers, near and far a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year when it comes. 🎄🐝🐝🐝🐝🍯🍯

24/11/2025

Special gifts for that special someone 🎁🎅🌲

11/10/2025

Finally it's here. Long overdue ( mainly due to the delayed delivery of labels), the wait is over for the king of honeys, ''Duneaton & Wandel Heather honey''. 👑🐝

13/09/2025

Jaring and labeling can only mean one thing here at Duneaton & Wandel Bee Apiaries?.....

Age waits for no man, so it's glasses off to get the labels straight.

The old eyes ain't what they used to be! 👀

04/09/2025

A valuable tool connecting beekeepers with farmers using crop protection products nearby

27/08/2025

Never a truer word spoken!👍

What is the True Cost of Honey?

Honey is not simply a sweet treat, it is the result of a long and slow process. Each jar represents months of work from the bees and countless hours of dedication from the beekeeper. From tending hives to ensuring the health of colonies, producing honey is a demanding craft.

Beekeepers often invest hundreds of pounds in equipment such as hives, protective clothing, and tools, not to mention the ongoing costs of maintaining healthy bees. Beyond the financial side, they dedicate significant time and effort, often working evenings and weekends, to nurture their colonies and secure a honey harvest.

Unlike much of the honey found on supermarket shelves, which can be blended and processed, local honey is full of natural flavour and beneficial properties. Supporting your local beekeeper not only ensures you enjoy a pure product but also helps sustain small businesses and local projects by using their profits locallt.

Recently, I've been told of two beekeepers selling their honey for £15 to £20 per pound jar. Even selling 200 jars at that price does not reflect a fair hourly rate for the beekeeper’s labour. Behind every jar is a story of dedication—so please support your local beekeeper.

For those who already buy direct from their beekkeeper, THANK YOU. For those that don't give them a shout.