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I'm not sure why either, for someone like me with a small car (Smart) I couldn't fit a hive with 2 supers in but could get colonies in the back, maybe other people had the same problem. Regards CD

Hi All, Our local BKA had their annual auction today, in the lots were 2 national hives with supers and bees, 4 colonies and one nuc. Hive 1 sold for £260, Hive 2 sold for £230, the colonies went for £230, £270, £280, and £320 respectively, the nuc sold for £210. the same guy bought them...

About a dozen in one hive and none in the other when they were inspected today. CD

Hi All, The regional bee inspector was in our area today and had arranged to call in and inspect the hives, all in all, a very interesting hour or so, he happily explained everything that he was doing, answered many questions, and took the time to go through things, he was happy with both hives...

My bees busy too but no sign of my HB seeds doing anything, must be doing something wrong or I bought a batch of duff seed. Regards CD

Hi All, Has anyone else spotted this http://www.****************.co.uk/beekeeping/hive-hygiene-and-health-remedies/interested-in-biological-forms-of-varroa-control-253.htm Is it feasible or just snake oil ? Regards CD

Hi All, Thank you very much for the information and identification not worthy It's nice to know what these things are and that the bees like them, I'm suprised that the marsh marigolds aren't out in Leeds too it shows what a difference 60 odd miles can make and I'll apologise for the weed...

Hi All, I was out in the riverbank with the dogs this afternoon and the bees were out in force too, mainly on the Marsh Marigolds but a lot of them seemed to be going for some other sort of weed that grows in profusion, Here's a pic of one that I cut, Does anyone have any idea what it is...

Thanks for posting the photo's, looks like there was a good assortment there. I'm hoping that our local BKA auction will be as good. Regards CD

Thanks for that, I'll keep my fingers crossed that they stay around the same sort of prices at my local BKA auction. Regards CD

Yes, I'd like to know the prices as well please, my local BKA's having their annual auction on the 28th, be interesting to know how big an overdraft I'm going to need :ohthedrama: Regards CD

I bought a couple of 14x12 flatpacks before Christmas and now the weathers warmed up a bit I spent the weekend putting them together, next warm day, I'll make a start on the frames. Regards CD

Both hives out and about and bringing in pollen, having a quick look round I could see them in my and neighbours gardens visiting the snowdrops. Regards CD

:offtopic: Are Tesco's selling these now :D CD

I keep my smoker in a steel ex army ammo box. if it's not gone out, I know that it's not going to set fire to anything. Regards CD CD

I ordered a burger in the local Tesco cafe, when asked what I wanted on it I said a fiver each way:biggrinjester: CD

My aunty Marge has been ill for years, the doctors keep saying 'I cant believe she's not better' :biggrinjester: CD

Wooden shoe box, pure luxury, etc etc :sorry: CD

I used neatsfoot oil on mine, it softened them up nicely, it soaks in and dries without leaving any sticky residue, doesn't seem to bother the bees either. Regards CD

When I moved bees last year, I used a mosquito net, £7.99 from the local camping shop (dont buy one treated with insecticide, just a plain one) I put the box in the net, folded it over and held it in place with masking tape, not one escapee on the journey home. Regards CD