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Locations and Data on our Community Apiaries

Children wearing white protective suits and face masks planting trees outdoors in a green environment, with colorful drawings and a banner that reads 'Brians Secret Garden Luham,' with a logo of Project Apis and text about community events.
Two beekeepers in white protective suits and veils near a white hive box in a garden with green plants and trees. A blue sky with some clouds is in the background. A banner overlay reads 'A.C.E CIC' and 'GIRL ESTON' in large, colorful text. The top right corner features the Project APIS logo, and the bottom right corner has the ACE logo, with text indicating an event on Thursdays at 12 PM.
A group of people dressed in white protective suits and hoods are gathered outdoors in a garden or forested area, surrounded by lush green bushes. Some individuals are holding objects, possibly tools or equipment. There is a yellow and pink banner with the text 'St Mary Magdalene Church Gorleson' and the logo of 'Project Apis' in the top right corner. At the bottom, there is a message indicating an event happening on Wednesdays at 12 PM at The Church of England.
People dressed in white protective suits with mesh face coverings, standing outdoors in front of a colorful storefront with signs and logos, including the Project Apis logo and the Suffolk Community Foundation logo, promoting a community event at The Mayfly Cafe and Incu Gardens on Tuesdays at 12 PM.
A beekeeping scene showing a worker bee on the hive and another bee flying nearby. The background is blurred, focusing on the bees and the wooden hive frame.
A woman wearing a beekeeping suit and helmet smiling, standing behind a wooden fence with a yellow caution sign that says "HONEYBEES HARD AT WORK." There are small yellow containers on the ground. The background shows a brick and flint house with two small windows, and an outdoor area with grass.
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Free Community Apiaries Across Norfolk & Suffolk

Our community apiaries are free, welcoming places where anyone can come and learn about beekeeping, bees, pollinators and nature.

You do not need any experience, equipment or your own hive. We provide the protective clothing and guidance needed, and you can get involved at your own pace. Some people come to be hands-on with the bees, while others prefer to watch, ask questions and build confidence slowly.

Each location has regular inspection sessions where volunteers can learn practical beekeeping, spend time outdoors, meet others and help care for a shared community apiary.

What to expect at a session

A typical session may include checking the hives, learning how to spot the queen, looking for eggs and brood, checking food stores, adding or removing equipment, learning about pollinators, or helping with simple site tasks.

Every week is different because beekeeping follows the seasons. You will always be supported by someone experienced, and no one is expected to do anything they are not comfortable with.

Our sessions are free for anyone to attend and are suitable for complete beginners.

Before you come along

Please wear sensible outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes. In warm weather, bring water, as bee suits can get hot.

Sessions are weather dependent. We can only open hives safely in suitable conditions, so sessions may be cancelled or changed in heavy rain, high winds, storms or unsuitable temperatures.

If you have a known bee sting allergy, please contact us before attending.

For questions, email info@project-apis.co.uk or call 01493 516003.

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