Darlington Beekeepers Association holds open day

And The Northern Echo photographer was there to capture a flavour of the evnt, which was a hive of activity.

The Denes Apiary was buzzing when it opened to the public, allowing people the oppotrunity to go along and find out more about the world of beekeeping.

Between 2pm and 4pm the team at Darlington Beekeepers Association (DBKA) hosted demonstrations and the public got to take a close look at the beehives.

There were also different types of honey for sale along with beeswax products.

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The public got a chance to see the Queen Bee. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Refreshments were available to enjoy as people spoke with DBKA members about their intriguing hobby and the importance of the role of honey bees in the environment.

The association holds two open days a year, one in May and one in September, to increase the understanding of the importance of bees to the eco system.

The association is based in The Apiary, at the Old Bowling Green, adjacent to Widdowfield Street, and the site is open for sales of honey between 10am and noon on Tuesdays.

Members of the public discovering how important bees are to the eco system. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

The association holds two open days a year, one in May and one in September. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Members of DBKA spoke to the public about their intriguing hobby. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

There was plenty of honey on sale. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)