Recent content by simoncav

Hello, Can anyone recommend a fairly idiot-proof video camera that can give good results capturing bees close up as well as possibly recording flying bees in slo-mo mode like my iPhone?

A number of associations have already moved to CIO status. Manchester BKA comes to mind immediately as an early adopter. The BBKA wants to move to this status primarily so that we can enter into commercial agreements and employ staff etc. We have gone through a recent procurement with several...

Just a small point. All legitimate propositions put forward by member Associations (including the suggestion of banning imports) have to be discussed at the BBKA's Annual Delegates meeting and voted on. The BBKA executive can also raise propositions like the proposed move to a CIO and they also...

An update... We are putting together a small team of local volunteer beekeepers willing to help advise the school on setting up and running the apiary - including holidays. I do wish there was a more positive view on introducing young people to beekeeping - it's clear that some on this board...

Hi all, The BBKA has been approached by a primary school near Overton in Hampshire looking for local experienced beekeepers to assist in creating and maintaining a new apiary at the school. The teachers are enthusiastic and want to learn beekeeping but don't have any experience themselves. If...

Condensation happens when warm wet air meets a cold surface. So what is the cold surface? In my poly hives, the clear plastic cover is directly under the roof which is directly over the super. In your case you appear to have a relatively big empty space above the warm bees (your undrawn and...

This weekend's International Meeting of Young Beekeepers (IMYB) was held for the 1st time in the UK at Marlborough College. 19 countries from as far away as India and Russia sent teams of 12-15 yr old beeks to this prestigious event organised by Ruth & Ian Homer backed by a great team of...

Modern Beekeeping sell Paradise hives (Jumbo Langstroth = Dadant) or you might find some Swienty hives, but I'm not sure who sells them in the UK.

Have you contacted the organisers re the fleece? If not I can ask on your behalf.

I'll be there... Simon

Does anyone else get the irony of a clearly expert scientist talking about bee behaviour and "natural beekeeping" having done the vast majority of his studies on a invasive species (European Honey bee) in an alien environment they should never have been in the first place (North America)?

I'm in the same position as you but have finished my 3 year de-sensitisation course. I treated myself to a made to measure suit from Sherrif's and had some custome additions such as a hood with ear protection and a rigid front so there is no chance of the bees getting to my head or face. I've...

Dale at Bermondsey Street Bees has a number of downloadable lists for different types of gardens on their website. http://www.bermondseystreetbees.co.uk/bermondsey-street-bees/planting-for-bees/

Thanks very much.