Twickenham & Thames Valley Bee-keepers' Association

20/08/2026

For Solutions to the Bee Crisis, Look to Farms
‘Bitter Honey’ examines the impact of industrial agriculture on bees, and looks to farming practices that benefit both pollinators and people

‘Bitter Honey’ examines the impact of industrial agriculture on bees, and reports on farming practices that benefit both pollinators and people.

20/08/2026

Australian beekeepers can’t tackle Varroa mite alone. Here’s how we can help

The honeybee-killing Varroa mite is marching across the country, as two experts explain.

20/08/2026

'Deep concern' as potentially toxic algae found in River Thames first official bathing spot

Swimmers have been advised to stay out of the area

20/08/2026

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday1st September It is a wonderful opportunity to catch up, hear about our recent projects, and discuss exciting plans for the Green over the coming years (all welcome)

​📅 Date: Tuesday, 1st September
⏰ Time: 7:30pm
📍 Location: The Pavilion

This year all posts are up for election. If you are interested in any of the posts listed below nominations can be sent to [email protected] by email by the 28th August. The posts are for two years. There are also vacancies for committee members which are for one year.

Post for elections are:
Chair
Vice Chair
Environment Officer
Treasurer
Membership
Social media
Liaison Officer
Secretary

We also will have a couple of representatives from Richmond Parks team on hand for a Q&A session.

​The Pavilion bar will be open for the evening, so please do stick around after the meeting for a drink and a chat with your neighbours. 🍻

​Whether you are a long-standing member or new to the area and looking to get involved, we would love to see you there!

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20/08/2026

'Urban harvesting': The North London group saving tonnes of fruit from waste in private gardens

Most of the fruit harvested from the initiative is donated to local food banks

20/08/2026

Beekeeping project helping boost mental health of men in Gateshead

Watch the latest from ITV News - The charity North East Young Dads and Lads has been using beekeeping to reach out and help young men in Tyneside.

20/08/2026

Welsh charity shares update on how bees are helping protect Africa’s forests

Nation.Cymru Staff A Welsh charity is launching a series of 50 free training films showing how beekeeping can help communities across Africa earn a living while protecting threatened forests. Monmouth-based Bees for Development is creating the videos across four African countries as part of its Natu...

20/08/2026

How to film a movie with a million bees — and only 5 bee stings

A new movie starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper uses real bees from Alabama. We visit the apiary where they live.

20/08/2026

Butterfly vs moth: what's the difference between them - AND just how do you tell what you're looking at?

Many people ask what the difference is between butterflies and moths, but the answer is not as straightforward as most would think, says Butterfly Conservation

20/08/2026

Why store-bought 'pollinator-friendly' plants could be killing the insects you want to help — and what you can do about it

Some of the very plants we buy to help pollinators could inadvertently be putting them at risk – here's why