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Bee education and discovery centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. If you’re interested in any of the above or just want to chat, get in touch �

Buzzworks is volunteer association helping people enjoy bees with open days and beekeeping courses and educating the community about the importance of pollinators

https://linktr.ee/admin BuzzWorks is a registered charity who rely on our wonderful volunteers to run our two Hitchin sites. As well as selling our delicious honey at Hitchin Farmers Market (last Saturday of every month) we also run open days, school visits and bee keeping experiences to help our community learn more about the bees and how to protect our precious pollinators.

17/10/2026

Come and see us at Apple Day, located in Hitchin Town Square! There are lots of amazing stalls, all in aid of Triangle Community Garden ✌️🍏🍎🥳

03/10/2026

Time to meet another volunteer, Beth! We asked Beth about her Buzzworks experience...:

1. How did you get involved with Buzzworks and how long have you been volunteering?
I’ve always been interested in nature and curious about Entomology, so when I saw an advert for a Buzzworks social media manager on GoVolHerts.co.uk I thought I’d go for it. That was in January of 2025! 😀

2. What is your role within Buzzworks?
The great thing about the charity is that you can get involved with all sorts! I am involved in Beekeeping, social media, events planning, education and was elected a Trustee last year 👩‍💻

3. What is your favourite thing about volunteering for Buzzworks?
I’m a strong advocate for solitary bees, which are more important to ecosystems and food chains than honeybees! They are especially vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss, so I enjoy showing the community how to support them. Even leaving a small patch of lawn unmown can make a meaningful difference 🌾

4. What would you say to someone who might be considering beekeeping?
Do it! Every season/year brings its own challenges and rewards, and it will take a long time to learn, but it is a wonderful way to get close to nature and support wildlife. I would also encourage potential beekeepers to consider creating habitat for solitary bees & bumble bees in their garden (google ideas or get in touch with us to learn how!) 🐝

5. What is your favourite quality or fact about bees?
There are too many to name. Every 3rd spoonful of food humans consume was made possible due to the pollination efforts of bees… isn’t that mad?! 🍅

26/09/2026

Straight from the hive..Local Hitchin honey waiting for you. Drop in for a chat about bees or try our lovely honey.
Hitchin Market today..Grab some before it goes.

04/08/2026

Buzzworks recently hosted Alistair Strathern MP for a visit to our charity site, we had a great time showing him around and telling him about all of our wonderful initiatives and community events. Alistair tried honey-tasting, saw our bees in action and met the Buzzworks founder, Robin Dartington 🐝

We're so pleased Alistair was able to come and observe how Buzzworks achieves its mission of pollination education within Hertfordshire and look forward to welcoming him back again soon!

Our next free open day is on Sunday 16th August, however places have sold out. Please visit the link in our bio to put yourself on the waiting list or feel free to come along on the day as we may have drop-outs! 🍰

27/07/2026

Another fun afternoon enjoyed by over 100 visitors yesterday at our popular Open day. Final date of the summer on Aug 16th is sold out but you can join the waiting list.https://www.buzzworks.org.uk/open-days

20/07/2026

Hitchin, we need your help! ❤️

We are looking for volunteers to help us in our gardens, at our education events, online on social media and in our Apiary. We have roles to suit all ages and all abilities. No previous experience required and no time commitment, help when you can! 🐝

Buzzworks is a great way to meet like-minded people who love the environment and is also a wonderful way to give something back to your local community 👪

Contact us on Instagram, Facebook or via our website for more details - https://www.buzzworks.org.uk/join-us

26/06/2026

Happy Friday!

This video shows a great example of a Bluebottle Fly acting as a pollinator, drinking the nectar of a wildflower. That's right, flies pollinate too!

You can also see a hoverfly in the background, doing some pollination of its own.

Every insect is special ❤️ we need each and every one for our delicate eco-system.

Can you spot any flies on flowers this weekend?

17/06/2026

It's not just the bees that desire a spring clean!

Massive thanks to the team at Croudace Homes for helping Buzzworks with the clean up and re-painting of our honey extraction space, workshop & classrooms 🏡

Despite the heavy cloud and bursts of rain, the team spent the day turning the tired walls into freshly painted glory! Beeee-rilliant work 🐝💛🐝

16/06/2026

Its was a pleasure to host a group of budding hobby beekeepers on Sunday. Introduction to beekeeping followed by hands on session in the apiary. Still a couple of places available in July.
Visit this link to book a Taster day. https://www.buzzworks.org.uk/whats-on

02/06/2026

It’s June! This means we are not far away from Saturday the 20th of June where we have another one of our open days! If you and your family would like a fun afternoon please come and visit! We have some spaces left especially at 2:30pm. Please visit our website using the link bellow to find out more about our open days, how to book a slot and what is up for store! Thank you very much for booking and us volunteers can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.buzzworks.org.uk/open-days

Address

Old Hale Way Allotments, Right At The End Of The Track By 176 Old Hale Way
Hitchin
SG51XT

Website

http://buzzworks.org.uk/

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