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The Natural Beekeeping Trust aims to promote awareness of sustainable beekeeping which is determined by our understanding of  the essential  needs of the bees. We believe that encouraging a wider adoption of  "bee guardianship" - keeping bees for the bees' sake - as well as actively supporting organic/biodynamic agriculture and horticulture, will make a major contribution to ensuring the long term health of the honeybee.

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The next Beekeeping Event

  • Floral Fringe Fair at Knepp Castle

    Want to know how you can help the honeybee?  Then come and speak to the Natural Beekeeping Trust at this family-friendly fair with the theme of encouraging visitors to make their gardens more wildlife friendly.

    View a pioneering Sun Hive at our... Go to Event details

    When: Saturday, 1 June 2013 - 10:30am

    Where: Knepp Castle, near West Grinstead, West Sussex

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Our next Beekeeping Course

  • Sun Hive Workshop

    The Sun Hive (Weissenseifener Haengekorb) forms the core of the Natural Beekeeping Trust's commitment to bee guardianship.

    Based on an ingenious combination of skep baskets made of rye straw and wooden support structures, the hive is intended to be installed at a height of at least 2.5... Go to course details

    When: Friday, 24 May 2013 - 5:00pm

    Where: The Bee Classroom, Ashurstwood, West Sussex

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Latest Trust News

  • Rachel Hanney presenting the Sun Hive

    Thanks to Kevin from Viewfinder Visuals we are able to introduce you to some of the secrets behind the sun hive; view our brilliant skepmaker Rachel Hanney talk about this beautiful dream home for bees, filmed at Garden Organics's Wildlife event in May.... Read more