Diane Drinkwater: Chair

I have been beekeeping since the summer of 2012. I started because my neighbour took me to an apiary session as she was thinking of keeping bees. I thought I would stand at the back and just watch but soon found myself suited up. I then watched as a frame of bees was handed round and thought I could hide at the back.  I was handed a frame of bees and at that moment knew that I had to have my own honey bees!  Within a few weeks I had a hive and a nucleus of bees ordered.

Since then I have taken all of the modules and have passed my General Husbandry. I enjoy learning about bees and passing on my knowledge and experience to new beekeepers.

I run my own business and work from home which allows me the flexibility to enjoy my hobbies.