Simon The Beekeeper

15/09/2026

🐝GET YOUR BEES WINTER-READY! 🐝

As autumn approaches, natural forage can become scarce. Apipasta Plus is a great way to provide your colonies with valuable supplementary nutrition during this important time of year.

✔️ Helps build winter stores
✔️ Supports colonies during forage gaps
✔️ Provides supplementary nutrition
✔️ Helps support strong, healthy colonies

Give your bees the support they need to go into winter strong, well-nourished and prepared. ❄️

💥 Great saving! 💥
14kg box (1 × 14kg) — ONLY £34.99!

🐝 Keeping multiple colonies?
We also have fantastic bulk-buy offers available for larger quantities.

Give your bees a helping hand when they need it most. 🐝

https://simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/search?q=apipasta+plus

08/09/2026

🐝 Join the Beehive Tracker community! 🐝

We’ve been working in partnership with Beehive Tracker - and the app is LIVE! We’d love for you to get involved!

There’s so much more to the platform than simply tracking your hives. You can:

💬 Ask questions and get advice
🐝 Share your experiences with other beekeepers
🤝 Connect with the community and join the conversation
📚 Learn from other beekeepers
🏆 Take part in our quiz competition

And there’s a £100 Simon the Beekeeper gift voucher up for grabs for the top-performing quiz participant! 🎁

Our team will also be active on the platform to answer questions and provide support.

We’re continuing to develop and improve Beehive Tracker behind the scenes, but you can sign up and start using it today — and by getting involved, you can help us build an even better community for beekeepers.

👉 Join the community and get involved:
beehivetracker.co.uk

We’ll see you on the platform! 🐝

25/08/2026

🐝 WE’RE OPENING THE HIVE! 🐝

We’re buzzing to announce our FIRST-EVER OPEN DAY SALE! 🎉

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Unit 9, Seafire Way, Burscough, L40 8AH

Come and meet the team and grab yourself some amazing bargains!

💥 BIG discounts
🎁 Special offers
🍯 Fantastic savings across our beekeeping range

Whether you’re a new beekeeper, experienced beekeeper, or simply curious — everyone is welcome!

And no… we’re not still working out of that little shed in a field! 😂We’ve come a long way!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — BUT PLEASE REGISTER!

👉 Register here: https://simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/pages/event-registration

Bring a friend, bring your beekeeping crew and come see where we’ve grown!

🐝 DON’T MISS OUR FIRST-EVER OPEN DAY SALE! 🐝

OUR FIRST-EVER OPEN DAY SALE! We’re buzzing with excitement to announce our very first Open Day Sale! Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026 Time: 10am - 4pm. Address: Unit 9, Seafire Way, Seafire Business Park, Burscough, L40 8AH We’ve never done anything like this before, so we’re opening the hive ...

13/08/2026

🐝 Ready-to-use. Built for two hives.

Our fully assembled National & Langstroth Double Hive Stand gives your hives a sturdy, practical base while raising them off the ground to improve airflow and reduce damp.

✔️ Fully assembled — no tools needed
✔️ Comfortable working height
✔️ Helps protect your equipment
✔️ Designed to last season after season

Simply position it, place your hives, and you’re ready to go. 🐝

Visit our website to get yours!

28/07/2026

Protect your bees after the honey harvest 🐝🍯

As many beekeepers begin removing honey supers following the summer harvest, now is the perfect time to protect your colonies against one of their biggest threats – Varroa mites.

Don't leave treatment too late. Learn how to identify Varroa, why timely treatment matters, and the options available in our blog.

👉 https://simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/blogs/news/varroa-mites-and-how-to-treat-them

Honey bees, like many other insects are prone to parasitic mites and even the healthiest of colonies can run into trouble if the necessary precautions aren’t taken. Anticipating problems can certainly help you avoid any disasters.

22/07/2026

We're delighted to introduce HOTBIN to our range!

If you're passionate about gardening, reducing waste, and doing your bit for the environment, HOTBIN could be the perfect addition to your home.

Unlike traditional compost bins, HOTBIN uses the natural heat generated during composting to break down waste much faster. You can compost a wider range of kitchen and garden waste—including many food scraps that are usually avoided—and create rich, nutrient-packed compost in as little as 30–90 days.

♻️ Available in a range of sizes, there's a HOTBIN to suit everyone—from smaller households to busy family gardens and allotments.

✔️ Reduce household waste
✔️ Create your own peat-free compost
✔️ Feed your garden naturally
✔️ Compost all year round

Every banana peel, tea bag and handful of garden clippings can become something your plants will love. 🌼🐝

Explore the range here:
https://simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/collections/hotbin

16/07/2026

🐝 A Day Out in the Apiary! 🌿

It's always good to swap the warehouse and office for the apiary every now and then! Our team recently spent some time out with the bees, carrying out hive inspections, checking colony health, and seeing firsthand how the season is progressing.

There's nothing quite like getting hands-on experience to remind us why we're so passionate about beekeeping. Whether we're helping customers choose the right equipment or packing your orders, spending time with the bees helps us understand exactly what beekeepers need throughout the season.

We had a fantastic day and even picked up a few new tips along the way! 🐝🍯

Have you inspected your hives recently? Let us know how your colonies are getting on!

02/07/2026

🍯 Ready for Honey Harvest Season? 🐝

From your very first harvest to managing a busy apiary, we've got a honey extractor to suit every beekeeper.

Whether you're after a compact 2-frame manual extractor, a dependable 3-frame stainless steel model, or you're ready to upgrade to a larger radial electric extractor, our range is designed to make harvesting quicker, cleaner and more efficient. With manual, electric and fully automatic options available, there's something to suit every apiary.

Less mess. Less effort. More honey. 🍯

Get your honey harvesting kit ready and browse our full range of extractors today!

👉 https://simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/search?q=extractors

30/06/2026

🐝 Apidea Mating Hives Are Back in Stock! 🐝

Queen rearing season is in full swing, and our popular Apidea Mating Hives are available once again in both Brown and Blue.

Trusted by beekeepers worldwide, Apideas provide an ideal environment for mating and assessing queens before introduction into full-sized colonies. Their compact design means they require only a small number of bees, while the insulated construction helps maintain stable conditions for successful queen development.

Whether you're raising a few queens for your own apiary or running a larger breeding programme, Apideas remain one of the most reliable mating systems available.

✅ Easy to manage
✅ Excellent insulation
✅ Proven queen mating success
✅ Suitable for beginners and experienced queen rearers alike

Available now while stocks last.

Browse the full range here:
https://simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/collections/apidea-mating-hives-accessories

29/06/2026

☀️ Hot weather and beekeeping can be a sweaty combination!

If you're finding hive inspections uncomfortable in the heat, it might be time to upgrade your beekeeping clothing.

Our Buzz Defender range is designed with a breathable 3-layer mesh construction that allows air to circulate while helping to keep stings at bay. That means you can stay cooler and more comfortable without needing to pile on extra layers underneath your suit or jacket.

🐝 Breathable mesh design
🐝 Excellent sting protection
🐝 Lightweight and comfortable
🐝 Perfect for summer beekeeping

When the temperature rises, choose protection that works with the weather, not against it.

Shop the Buzz Defender range today:
simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/collections/buzz-defender-range