Helping a new beekeeper with a nucleus starter bee colony

Inspecting a frame of brood

Bob Lemon is Honey Show Secretary for the CBKA, and has been a beekeeper for more than 69 years. Bob wrote the material for the first Cambridge 'Introduction to Beekeeping' theory evening course and established the Honey Show at the annual August Bank Holiday Fenland Country Fair, at Stow Cum Quy.

Bob is a long serving CBKA member, offers advice and support at public events and is frequently asked to talk about beekeeping practices.

You will find a wide range of honey and hive products available most of the time, including cut comb, beeswax candles and hand cream.