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Luke Axcell
Feature - Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh

Feature - Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh

We were lucky enough to feature on Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Weekend! Andy Clarke took our traditional mead and created a summery cocktail by combining it with gin.    Andy Clarke's - "Bees Mead" Recipe "Bees Mead" A handful of ice2 parts (100ml) gin3 parts (150ml) mead1 part (50ml) lemon juice (Makes 2 servings)Lemon peel ringlet garnish    

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Kit Newell
What to do if you encounter a swarm of bees

What to do if you encounter a swarm of bees

Springtime brings about the season of new life, lambs in the field, and new leaves and flowers, and one of the most awe-inspiring spring sights is witnessing a swarm of bees. While the sight of thousands of bees in flight may seem alarming to some, encountering a swarm doesn't have to be a cause for panic. In fact, swarming is a natural and crucial part of the honeybee life cycle and is generally a peaceful and spectacular, but short event. Here's what you should do if you encounter a swarm of bees:1. Stay Calm: The most important thing to remember...

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Luke Axcell
Tips for Successful Spring Beekeeping

Tips for Successful Spring Beekeeping

Springtime is a crucial period for beekeeping as it marks the beginning of the active season for honeybee colonies. Once temperatures are warm, hive inspections can begin. This involves checking the health of the colony, assessing the queen's egg-laying activity, and ensuring that the bees have everything they need to thrive. This is a crucial time for the colony, but because they are harmed by cold temperatures we like to wait for a day above 12 degrees Centigrade. But we can’t delay for too long, getting the hives in good shape early on can really prevent problems occurring later on....

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Kit Newell

We're Hiring: Regional Sales Manager

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co. Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Role location: Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co, Caldicot, South Wales, NP26 5PR and remote working Starting salary: £28,000 p.a.  Days: Full time Monday - Friday (flexible) Company background Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co (Previously Wye Valley Meadery) was started in 2018 by brothers Matt and Kit Newell. We began cuckoo brewing in the corner of a larger brewery before taking over that space in 2020, then relocating to a bigger site in 2021 to produce from, and open a space for visitors.  Built on a love for...

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