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  1. Pete D

    New Honey regs

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1348/made
  2. Pete D

    Insulation..........

    No Irish guy, beavers have big teeth and a paddly tail thing. Your photo is an Irish tree fella..........
  3. Pete D

    Insulation..........

    Hi Derek, here's the deal, just checked and the tree is still in situ minus the bees, you could have a slice, take measurements, photos etc etc In return we need a speaker at our AGM next February, Saturday afternoon for an hour or so, travel expenses can be paid. Kings Lynn...
  4. Pete D

    Insulation..........

    Hi Derek, these are all I have, pm me your e mail again and I will send them through. Not sure which way the entrance was. I am told quite a few bees come out but not too much of a inconvenience, just rang the local beekeeper to come and get them out.
  5. Pete D

    Insulation..........

    A fellow beekeeper did the work and took the photos, I will speak with her tonight and see if she has anymore she can send me and if she is happy for you to use them, don't see it being a problem as they have reached facebook and no doubt been shared beyond.
  6. Pete D

    Insulation..........

    Its a slice from a tree that came down in the high winds a few weeks back.
  7. Pete D

    Insulation..........

    One for Derek Local to me a tree was cut down and when being cut for logs this was found. Rehoused and doing well.
  8. Pete D

    Hived a difficult swarm

    Hi Mike, large swarms seem to prefer at least a full brood box, they left a big hive that was cramped with bees and end up in a smaller box, more cramped. The entrance disk on the 6 frame Paynes poly nucs has a QE and is a worthwhile addition to any nuc. A frame of brood I am told...
  9. Pete D

    Big colonies

  10. Pete D

    Decided its time to give in Sutton Bridge Lincolnshire (some kit up for grabs)

    Yes all sorted, known Andy about 3 or 4 years, sensible chap who knows what is best for him, his family and the bees. He has just completed a very nice eco type house self build, it will be featured on BBC 2 later in the year. Been and seen the bees and we have a plan of action.
  11. Pete D

    people driving around in bee suites

    I travel between 6 sites quite regularly all on the same day to check my 50 odd hives weekly / as required. I do not take my suit off between apiaries, I unzip the hood and throw it back, I think the sight of driving in my undies would get more strange looks and draw a bit more attention. If...
  12. Pete D

    Decided its time to give in Sutton Bridge Lincolnshire (some kit up for grabs)

    will ring you in the morning mate, you are only 3 miles from me, we will sort something out. Pete have pm'd you
  13. Pete D

    Old undrawn foundation

    I acquired sold old faded stuff and find it gets drawn ok. Just make sure there is a flow on or you feed them, helps a bit if you checker it with drawn, bit of faffing but melting it down is a real waste. A swarm would welcome it.
  14. Pete D

    Inside or Out?

    :yeahthat: I am up to 4.
  15. Pete D

    Swarm in roof now hived at at home

    well done, lucky sod !
  16. Pete D

    Diverting bees

    Seems like a plan, good luck.
  17. Pete D

    Diverting bees

    Hi Helen, I think someone in your local association could house them temporarily for a few weeks, does the association have an apiary. Where in Suffolk are you roughly ? I have an out apiary not far from Suffolk but it depends where you are. My bees are generally well behaved but...
  18. Pete D

    Queenless Nuc ,, chances of survival ?

    Hi Geb, I probably missed it, but what laid the eggs, how did it become queen less. Did it go through winter as a nuc ? Where in UK are you. good luck Pete
  19. Pete D

    'beekeeping car boot sale', this Sunday

    Same again, this Sunday 3rd May, same times same place. Just turn up at 9 for selling or 10 for buying. PM me if need to know more.
  20. Pete D

    Hives, bees, stuff for sale

    Thanks for all the interest. All sold. Despite the no haggling please that he asked for, he did and all went for a grand, including lots of Thornes stock that he wanted clearing out from the back of his garage. Thanks again.
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