Workers for a better world

Our Team

Charis Dirdova

Our very gifted videographer  who has produced most of the videos on this site.

Sharron Henderson

A fellow Beekeeper who bakes lovely honey products and is passionate about bees and the planet

Ray Hutty

A wise local friend who is full of bright ideas and is also very capable when it comes to the environment.

Erin Lawlor

My 1:1 Enterprise Coach from Groundworks who has given immense help and support in getting Bee Blest off the ground.

David Eden

A very good friend who shares my passion for empowering people

Me and My better half 

Andrzej and Sharron Kurpiel.

Without whose support we would not have arrived here on 8.8.2018

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for disadvantaged local people (in
and around Sheffield) to find restoration and well-being through: friendship; useful healthy outdoor activity and developing new skills, by engaging in beekeeping and other activities at Bee Blest Apiary – a safe and nurturing / mentoring environment. 

 To help restore dignity to people who are disadvantaged and in poverty, especially in the Developing World, by kick-starting and supporting sustainable livelihood bee-farming enterprises – using resources generated through the sale of Bee Blest produce.

To help restore the planet by supporting the environment and crops
through: good beekeeping, green land management where possible, sustainable practices and also by educating the general public but students and children in particular, on global and green issues through Bee Blest activities.

Our Vision

We work with honey bees to create opportunities and improve well-being