🐝 A Buzzing Rescue: The First Rehomed Colony of honeybees 2025 🌱

We’re thrilled to announce that the very first bee colony of 2025 has found its new home at Please the Bees! This colony’s journey to us is a touching story of care, dedication, and community — one we’re honoured to share.

This thriving hive was kindly donated by a fellow beekeeper who, after years of nurturing and tending to his beloved bees, developed a serious allergic reaction to bee venom. Despite his passion and commitment to beekeeping, the risks became too great, and with a heavy heart, he made the difficult decision to step away from his hives. (It Is a bitter-sweet situation he said in his own words)..

Knowing how much these bees meant to him, he wanted to ensure they continued to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. That’s where Please the Bees stepped in. We’re beyond grateful for this generous donation and the trust placed in us to continue caring for this wonderful colony.

The rehoming process itself turned out to be quite an adventure!

Given the homeowner’s severe allergy to bee venom — which can be life-threatening — it was absolutely crucial to remove the entire colony without leaving any bees behind. Luckily, I had another fellow beekeeper on hand to help me manage this delicate and potentially dangerous situation.

We decided the best time to approach the hive was 8 in the morning when bee activity is at its lowest. However, as the story goes, I couldn’t find my shed keys that morning — which meant I couldn’t access my full safety gear. I had to make do with just the top half of a donated bee suit. As you can imagine, this made things a bit more… eventful. Yes, I did get stung for my efforts, but it was all part of the job!

We managed to safely secure the hive. We carefully strapped it up, blocked the entrance, and wrapped the entire hive in cling film for secure transportation. We then placed a sheet over the top for extra protection. Since my car wasn’t quite big enough for the job, my friend and fellow beekeeper kindly offered his car to transport the hive to its new home.

As they settle into their new home, these bees will play a vital role in pollinating local plants and contributing to our mission of increasing biodiversity. Through projects like our please the bees HQ apiary and the Honeybourne Line initiative, this colony’s impact will extend far beyond the hive — supporting ecosystems, educating communities, and bringing people closer to the incredible world of pollinators.

We’ll be sharing regular updates on how this colony is adapting and growing, so stay tuned for weekly bee news and fascinating insights into their busy lives. And if you’d like to be part of their journey, you can adopt one of these bees for just 99p! Your support helps us maintain their home and create even more natural habitats for pollinators.

Thank you to the kind-hearted beekeeper who made this possible. Your love for these bees lives on in their new adventures here at Please the Bees.

🐝💛 Let’s keep buzzing together! 💛🌸

"A HUGE THANK YOU" from The Owners Elaine and Will Rendell.

🔗 Learn more and adopt a bee: www.pleasethebees.co.uk

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