Founded in 1875, we are one of the oldest beekeeping societies in the UK one of the earliest to join the British Beekeeping Association. We were awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2024. Our Apiary on Nobold Lane, Shrewsbury was a source of drinking water for Shrewsbury from C16th to 1947 and still retains some of the Elizabethan features. With the help of our volunteers we: - manage our Apiary which has wildflower meadows, a traditional orchard of heritage varieties, woodland and hedgerows, a marshy area with a pond and borehole fed stream, bird boxes and garden vegetable and flower beds. - provide swarm advice and collection to members of the public - run training courses for beginners encourage new beekeepers - run training courses for members to improve their skills The Apiary is open to the public from 09:30 – 12:30 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.