http://worldofbees.co.uk/ News gathered from around the web for beekeepers about bees and beekeeping en-gb http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#ancient-hive Scientists have unearthed the remains of a large-scale beekeeping operation at a 3,000-year-old Israeli site, dating to the time of King David and King Solomon.

the ancient apiary contained between 75 and 200 beehives. holding more than 1 million bees and is the oldest known remnants of beekeeping. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:40 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#blue-honey Bees in France have have been making blue and green honey.

Sugary waste from M&Ms is thought to be to blame.

The biogas company thought to be responsible has stopped storing the waste in the open air. Beekeepers are pouring away the colourful honey because it won't sell. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:08 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#planbeegame This free iPhone game allows you to become 'The Pollinator' - a bee sent back from the future to save other bees from extinction.

The Plan Bee campaign from the Co-operative aims to help reverse the decline in bees and other pollinators. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:58 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#leafcutter Leafcutter are solitary bees that use small pieces of leaf to line their nests.

This fascinating article from Roberta Gibson describes the life cycle with some wonderful photographs.

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:43 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#watchonsuit Tell the time at a glance by wearing a nurse's watch on your beekeeper's suit.

Toby the 'Incompetent Beekeeper' has spotted this great idea in a picture on the Surrey Beekeepers Association website. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:27 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#honeycombsoap In this tutorial, Soap Making Essentials not only gives us a recipe for honey and beeswax soap, but shows us a simple way to make a lovely honeycomb pattern in the mould. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:21 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#masonjarcandles Here's new idea; these glass jar beeswax candles feature a flower cut from sheets of beeswax.

With thanks to Craft: magazine for sharing. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:43 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#morecandleideas If you've not made beeswax candles, it's time you gave it a go; and if you have, here are some interesting ideas from momscraftyspace.

How about a whole egg candle moulded in a real egg shell, or an orange peel candle for a delicious scent?

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:16 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#whitehousebees Who knew that the White House has its own bees? Not only that, but this year they've expanded their hive and expect even more honey.

First Lady Mrs. Obama presented Samantha Cameron with a gift of a crystal vase of the honey during the recent official visit.

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:11 +0100 http://worldofbees.co.uk//index.html#studieslinkchemicalsccd Studies in the UK and France have linked declining bee populations and the falling crop yields to commonly-used pesticides.

Scientists exposed a number of colonies to neonicotinoids and gave others a natural diet. The bees in the first group collected less food and produced alarmingly few queens. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:05 +0100