Manchester Honey Company

02/09/2025

Ever held a buzzing hive in Manchester? 🐝

Curious what REALLY goes on inside a beehive? Spoiler: it’s a lot less scary (and way more fun) than you’d think. We’re Gareth and Louise—a husband-and-wife team with sticky fingers and even stickier stories, running Bee Experience Days right here in South Manchester.

Suit up, meet the bees, taste honey straight from the frame, and discover why our raw, local honey is the real deal.

Fancy a spot? Message us to book your Bee Experience Day—let’s get you buzzing! 🍯

01/09/2025

Ever wondered how real honey gets made?

Here’s a peek behind the veil (literally!) at our latest honey harvest right here in South Manchester. No chemicals, no shortcuts—just us (Gareth & Louise), a lot of buzzing, and a whole lot of patience. Every jar is a little postcode postcard from our hives to your table.

Want to see how we keep things pure and local? Pop by the shop this week for a taste—or drop your questions below and we’ll spill the sweet secrets! 🍯🫶

01/09/2025

This article reflects a lot of my own experience.

For years I took prescription antihistamines from March through October, so it has been a big change in 2025 to be confirmed as not having asthma and to spend the summer antihistamine free.

I was diagnosed with asthma at age 8 and took daily medication, but I always felt the diagnosis was wrong and that I just had allergies.

After months of discussions with my surgery about stopping the medication, they finally agreed to run a spirometry test, which confirmed that I did not conclusively have asthma. After more than 30 years, that has been a huge relief.

I would love to say it is down to the honey, but in reality the change seemed to come when I started getting stung more often, usually from not wearing the right beekeeping suits.
It could be coincidence or simply one of those cycles.

I can’t say it would work for everyone, but I can share what has worked for me.

Ellie Lobel was ready to die. Then she was attacked by bees. Christie Wilcox hears how venom can be a saviour.

31/08/2025

🐝 Meet your Manchester beekeepers!

We're Gareth & Louise, buzzing round South Manchester with our little crew of bees and (more often than not) plenty of tea. What started as a passion for bees and fresh air has turned into a lifestyle we love—and a hobby that occasionally stings back.

If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at your local honey co, you're not alone! Say hi, drop us your best bee pun, and let us know what you’d love to see from hive life. (Bonus points for the punniest answer 🤣)

Here’s to honey from our home to yours.

21/08/2025

Best of luck to all GCSE students today

10/08/2025

Anyone know any super cheap beekeeping suit manufacturers from Pakistan lately?

Please keep the DMs coming — I’m only getting 2-5 messages a day and frankly, this level of neglect is hurtful.

04/08/2025

🧸✨ Introducing our new product range: La Bee Bee! ✨🧸
Now, if you’re not quite getting the name — don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let me explain (with help from my very trendy 11-year-old daughter 😄).

The name is a playful nod to Labubu — the latest must-have toy trend! These quirky little teddy-style keyring figures are being clipped onto bags, backpacks, and purses, and they’re all over social media, especially with celebrities.

So why La Bee Bee?
It’s our cheeky spin on Labubu — inspired by the same cute collectible craze, with a name that sounds just as fun and fashionable (plus a little French flair for good measure 🐝).

Get ready to see these adorable charms buzzing everywhere! 💼🐻🐝

24/07/2025

This is a flavour combo that in my opinion is a big fail. Spicy weird honey Jaffa cakes are not a hit in our house. Has anyone else tried them??