Recent content by zacman

Many thanks to you all for your warm welcone and the time taken to pass on tips and good advice...I understand there's so much more to this than meets the eye. I realise also that book alone wont crack it...im counting on you guys to keep me on on the right path as I go......in addition to the...

Hi, I'm looking for a mentor in either the Plymouth or Launceston area willing to assist a newbie in the undertaking of a complete new setup. I'm willing to work around you and will be very happy to assist you (if possible) to give something in return. Despite my location, I can travel...

Thanks Poshpikey, I did negate to mention that my friend is as keen as me and will be taking the course etc...so I do believe that the bees will be well cared for...however, I have taken onboard your comments re bait hive and thank you for your time to reply. Everyone's advice is valuable to...

Hi everyone and many thanks for the warm welcome and positive replies. I've booked myself a course early September and have a couple of books that I'm ploughing my way through. Despite the course and books, I think you cannot beat working with someone else and will definitely be looking for a...

Hello, I'm Zac and very new to this wonderful pastime. I live in Plymouth, Devon and have wanted to keep bees for years. My dear wife, who having a massive phobia of all things flying that buzz, bought me a beautiful red cedar national last Xmas as a surprise. I've been trying to sort my...