Article: Honey, I'm home-made

As the cold sets in and winter sniffles start to do the rounds, home-made remedies are in demand.

And high on the ingredients list for many is honey.

The sticky treat is not just for spreading on your toast, it has long been used for its medicinal properties as well as for its taste.

Sleaford bee-keeper Ann Holderness has been involved in bee- keeping since 1988.

"I've always seen it as a bit of an eccentric hobby but a very fascinating one," she said.

It's also a very productive hobby with Ann and husband John selling their honey in Sleaford Tourist Information Centre and Jason Willis's butcher shop in the town. They also sell it at events around the county and offer beeswax candles and ...

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