Recent content by hoggj2000

Welcome!

Finished building the last super from my Thornes Bees on a Budget National I got last year so that the hive is fully ready. I had hoped to be getting my first bees this year but a change in job means I will be away from home a lot more so may need to delay for another couple of years :cry...

Thanks for the suggestions Bobba, I am certainly going to take my time and not rush into getting anything until I am really ready (even if I really want to get going :) ). Going to try to tag along with somebody for a while to get some experience first so may be looking at my own hive(s) next...

Thanks Ian, Yep, was hoping to get a hive and other essentials at one of the shows with associated discount but now keeping an eye out for sales. Thinking of making a couple of bait hives just on the off chance a swarm passes. Would like to get a bit more hands on practice before buying some...

Hi everyone, been lurking in the background for a while absorbing info but recently had the chance to use the beekeeping course voucher that my wife got me for Christmas. Had a great time at the bee centre in Chorley and am itching to actually get started. Looking around for options for an...