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didnt feel a thing :coolgleamA:.. was expecting alot more! I reckon Petes bees are a bunch of softies.. took Pete a few attempts just to get me stung.. guess the bee wasnt up for it.. after all.. who would be up for it if they knew they would loose their life in the process. Atleast I have...

Thanks for the various suggestions and examples of what people use. I might try out marigolds with nitrile/latex gloves for hand protection and see how far I get. As for the veil.. looks like the fencing style is the winner. For the suit/smock.. still undecided on that one.. but I still have...

Thanks to Hedgerow Pete, I had a nice experience handling bees in Petes bee shed and this has given me the confidence to take up beekeeping. I dont intend to own any of my own bees next year but rather use the year to gain some experience in handling bees and to gain as much practical knowledge...

some guy invented something called the Kyoto Oven.. basically made from two cardboard boxes and a see through plastic cover.. that can boild water using the heat of the sun.. I think someone mentioned it on the forum before.. might make a good solar wax melter.. here is a link about it...

I think a newbee questions section would be helpful. I feel that the main section is there for beekeepers to discuss more advanced topics in beekeeping and I get the impression that a newbee asking a question seems out of place in the main discussion area. Also several newbees might be asking...

On the B&Q website, they say they will do 15 cuts for free but you have to go to the stores to read the terms and conditions that apply..

:laughing-smiley-004 I'm proud to admit that I am a Villa fan (but I like the baggies too) I did notice the other thread after I posted mine so was too late on that one.. thanks for the offer to show me around and 'ply' with your bees. I'll pm you in a bit

Hi everyone.. My name is Rob and I'm new to the idea of beekeeping and have been 'lurking' around the forum and learning about it all.. haven't lost interest so far so thats a good start. I'm considering building my own hive and am planning to join a local association (I think Birmingham and...