Black and yellow – hello! We love a small biz that comes with a buzz – and it doesn’t get buzzier than Oakdale Bees. This is a stylish eco lifestyle store that can help you ditch plastic for planet-friendly products made by our stripy friends.

Passionate about the environment and all things to do with Bees, Oakdale Bees make by hand, natural, eco hive products including Beeswax wraps, wood, leather and bowl polishes, plus a range of eco gifts including ‘Make your own Beeswax wraps’ kits.

The bug workforce live in hives in four acres of wild meadow fields bordering Royal Windsor forest. And if you’re interested in keeping bees yourself, they run ‘Introduction to Beekeeping’ Experience Days. between April and August which includes lunch and wine.