Beekeeping with our Honey supplier

This blog post introduces you to a video that I shot to introduce you to “Beekeeping with our Honey supplier”. It’s also part of our You Ask, We Answer series, where we answer tons of FAQ’s and give you lots of information to help you get the most out of Suffolk. I did a blog all about East Anglia Apiaries in 2023.

At Woodfarm Barns & Barges, we understand that planning the perfect getaway involves many questions and uncertainties. To help you navigate through these and to ensure you have the best experience possible, we’ve launched our ‘You Ask, We Answer’ initiative. This approach isn’t just about promoting our Barns, Cottages and Barges; it’s about providing valuable information, solutions, and peace of mind to our prospective guests.

Anyway, this is the video, and the transcript is below it if you wish to go back over anything.

This is what I said…

Discover the Delight of Local Suffolk Honey

Hello, it’s Carl here! In this post, we’re diving into the world of honey, a key ingredient in the breakfast baskets we provide at Woodfarm. Our honey is sourced locally from Suffolk bees, thanks to a passionate beekeeper named Nick, who runs East Anglia Apiaries. Let me take you on a journey through Nick’s world, his products, and a fun beekeeping day out I had with him!

Local Suffolk Honey from East Anglian Apiaries

The honey in our breakfast baskets comes directly from Nick’s bees and is produced locally to Woodfarm HQ. Nick’s business, East Anglia Apiaries, offers a range of honey and bee-related products, which you can purchase directly from his website.

A Range of Honey-Based Products

Apart from honey, Nick also produces cosmetics, including body creams and soaps, pet care products like pet paw lotion, candles, and even books. You can easily contact Nick through his website if you want to explore his full range of offerings.

A Day in the Life of a Beekeeper

I recently had the chance to spend a day with Nick, surrounded by his bees – around 50,000 of them, to be precise! It was one of the hottest days of the year, and although the bees were buzzing around, they were far more interested in their work than in me. It was a fantastic, albeit slightly daunting, experience, particularly when it came to putting on all the beekeeping gear in the sweltering heat.

Capturing the Day: Drones and Bees

I brought along my drone to capture the action from above, getting some fantastic aerial shots of the hives. You can see me in some of the photos holding my drone control, while Nick handles the bee frames, carefully removing the honeycombs. The queen bee, much larger than the workers, was clearly visible, and it was fascinating to learn that all the workers are female – the real powerhouse behind the hive!

Read More About Our Beekeeping Adventure

If you’re interested in reading more, I’ve written a blog post titled “Beekeeping in the Suffolk Countryside,” which you can find on the Woodfarm Barns website. It goes into detail about my time with Nick and his bees, so do check it out!

Support Local Suffolk Businesses

If you’d like to support a great local Suffolk business, visit Nick’s website and explore his range of products. There’s nothing in it for us, but you’ll be helping a fantastic Suffolk beekeeper continue his great work.

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Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy a taste of Suffolk honey soon!