Swarm Collection

There are over 250 types of bees in the UK but there is only one European honey bee (apis mellifera).

It is important that, if possible, you can identify the bees to ensure they are not harmless bumble bees or other varieties. Please go to this page to identify the bees.

This is our list of swarm collectors. Please note our members are unpaid volunteers who can only help with honey bees. Please find the one closest to you to contact.

Alnwick Philip Manning07896 64177101665 604134
BedlingtonBryan Cole07708 091655
DinningtonDavid Douglass07725 202470
Ellington and WiddringtonKen Scott07475 610924
General Allan Robinson07703 459253
Colin Rutter07768 342679
Lesbury and AlnwickChristopher Benjamin07835 522190
LowickDerek Goggin01289 388944
MorpethRobin Hedley01670 788455
Peter Rose01670 511246
StakefordAlan Metcalfe07765 79149101670 531182
Keith Grimes
TynemouthDavid Pearce07974 284122
WarkworthJohn Hobrough01665 711203