September blog – Bee update 2020

by / Wednesday, 16 September 2020 / Published in Uncategorized

The latest and most recent beehives were relocated to the estate back in March, just prior to lock down.  What seems like now such a long time ago, we are pleased to bring you an update on their progress from the beekeeper.

The bee hives have been building up in size from quite small beginnings and up to the start of August progressing well.  They have fallen back during the dry weather and have been making honey for their own stores. At the moment, they are short of forage and I am feeding syrup, we look forward to the ivy flowering before long. The priority is to build strong healthy colonies to get through winter and start in earnest next spring.

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In accordance with current government guidelines,  The Hatch on the Lawn takeaway refreshments and the Wine and Gift Shop (which operates an off-sales licence) are permitted to remain open during the current lockdown.  

Denbies Online Shop is also open for deliveries and click & collect.

All areas open to the public at this time are fully COVID compliant and risk assessments have been independently verified.

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Denbies operates an open access policy for visitor to make use of the vineyard for recreational purposes. If anyone has any concerns regarding the limited facilities at this time, we are updating the website regularly and also communicating via email to visitors who have signed up on our website.

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During this time the following will be open;

The Hatch on the Lawn (located at the front of the building)

OPEN FOR TAKEAWAY REFRESHMENTS

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Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

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