In 1999, the apiary moved to its present site at Tredegar Allotments, which is well sited and provides many amenities for the present members. It is maintained with the environment firmly in mind. We have a pond and marsh area, as honeybees need a lot of water, which is also an ideal habitat for reptiles, amphibians and insects. Several dragon flies have been sighted feasting on the odd bee! We enter the Kent Wildlife Trust "Wild About Garden" Awards each year and always aim for Gold, so far so good...
The objectives of the branch, which is part of the Kent Beekeepers Association a registered Charity and Company, are to promote good beekeeping practice, recognition of disease and integrated management of hive pests...
We are a friendly, helpful group, and continue to provide instruction, demonstrations and lectures, together with a welcome cup of coffee/tea plus biscuits during the break at the sessions held each month.