Terry Clare beekeeping extraordinaire has died

Photograph of Terry Clare (right) at the Bee Farmers Association stand during the 2018 National Honey Show

It is with great sadness that I found out that my friend and fellow beekeeper Terry Clare passed away on Friday 4th September 2020.

I have very fond memories of Terry dating back to my early beekeeping career. We shared many an hour on the phone discussing Apis mm, queen breeding and rearing and education amongst many many other subjects.

We both delivered training within the prison system and discussed its many merits and pitfalls, Terrys invitation to visit him on Sheppey and his subsequent advice was invaluable and I thank him dearly for that.

I shall miss him and our chats but feel thankful to have known him.

My condolences go out to his wife Pat and family.

Sharon Bassey