Beyond the ordinary
Welcome to the Hive!
Follow the journey of The Traveling Beekeeper Aka
The St.Ives Beekeeper
The St.Ives BeeKeeper
I am building a social ecosystem of like minded interested people. Empowering beekeepers to talk about their experiences, problems, tips and hacks on Socials, Zoom, & in person.
I believe that our greatest strength lies in our collective wisdom, and I am dedicated to turning every 'problem' into a shared learning opportunity for the whole community.
Being of service to others is my greatest reward, and every contribution here helps me reach more people.
YouTube
www.youtube.com/@The-Traveling-Beekeeper
I’m Sam, and I don't just keep bees—I follow them wherever they go. Based in the heart of West Cornwall, my days are a mix of peaceful apiary management and high-stakes bee rescues.
What You’ll See: If the bee have decided to move into your chimney pot, a stable roof, or deep inside a stone wall, I’m the one who goes in to get them out.
On my channel, you’ll join me for,
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Live Bee Rescues: Watch the process of relocating swarms from the most awkward spots in Penzance, Heamoor, St. Ives & surrounding towns.
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Apiary Life: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how I manage my hives, from scorching equipment to harvesting that famous Cornish honey.
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The Cornwall Journey: Rare footage of the Cornish countryside and the reality of working with nature's most important pollinators.
The Daily Nectar
100% Original, Every Single Day
Welcome to your daily hive of original beekeeping culture, where I strip away the copy-paste advice and give you the raw reality of life in the apiary. Every single day, I post 100% original content based on my actual own interests from high-stakes swarm rescues in chimneys to the quiet of my apiary.
You won't find recycled stories here; instead, you’ll get fresh video updates from the field, deep dives into bee behavior, "funky info-art" t
Beyond the daily education, this is a community built on giving back to those who support local pollinators. Competitions and giveaways for my followers, ranging from jars of Cornish honey to unique beekeeping gear. you are getting a front-row seat to the most authentic bee journey in St. Ives. Stay tuned, stay original, and join the buzz every morning for a new perspective on the bees.
https://www.instagram.com/the_st.ives_beekeeper/
Welcome to the heart of the hive in West Cornwall! 🐝 This is the home of The St. Ives Beekeeper, where I bring you daily, 100% original content that you won’t find anywhere else. From high-octane reels of bee rescues in chimneys and roofs to behind-the-scenes footage of life in the apiary, I’m sharing the raw, unedited journey of working with the bees. You’ll find short, snappy videos and reels that put you right in the middle of the action, alongside my "funky info-art" designed to make complex bee science look as vibrant as the Cornish coast. 🌊
I don’t just show you the work; original beekeeping topics. Whether you’re here to learn the "waggle dance," or just watch a swarm relocation from a stable roof, every post is crafted to be authentic and engaging.
Hit follow to join the buzz, get your daily dose of unique Cornish beekeeping culture. Let’s protect the pollinators together! 🍯✨
Beyond the ordinary
Welcome to the front lines of Cornish beekeeping. This is where our journey begins, moving beyond the "standard" to bring you a real, raw look at what we do. Whether I’m scorching equipment in the yard or scaling a roof to save a colony, everything we do is built on a foundation of grit and 100% original craft. We don't take shortcuts with the bees, and we certainly don't take shortcuts with our community. As we expand our apiaries and share our story, we’re proud to have you along for the ride.
That same level of dedication extends to every guest who stays at our tree-themed holiday bungalows. When you book a stay with us, you aren’t just getting a room; you’re getting our full commitment to quality, comfort, and an authentic Cornish experience. We are devoted to ensuring our guests have a world-class stay, supported by the same hard work we put into our hives. Join us as we grow, succeed, and protect the pollinators together—we’re glad you’re here to be a part of the Bizzy Bees story.
Professional services
Expert Live Bee Removal
When a swarm decides to set up home on your property, you need an expert who isn't afraid of the grit or the heights. Whether the bees have clustered in a garden flower bed, moved into a compost bin, or vanished deep into a chimney pot, my job is to get them out safely and rehome them where they can thrive. I specialize in the difficult extractions that others won't touch—from scaling high ladders to reach roof eaves to carefully digging into stone walls and floorboards to recover the colony. If you’ve got bees where they shouldn’t be, don't wait for them to become a permanent problem; call me to handle the heights and the hard work, ensuring every bee is rescued and relocated to a local Cornish apiary.
What we do
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.
