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Guess what? I missed it! I forgot all about it and went off to Sainsbugs and to get my hair cut. Still, a mini version is on the BBC web page. Dusty

Hi chaps and chapesses, There's a brief bit on BBC tomorrow morning - Saturday 21st - about the threat of the Asian Hornet. BBC1 at, I'm told, 8:50 and 9:50. Also on the BBC News Channel. Dusty.

Hi Jonny901! Welcome to the Forum. I'm in south Manchester also. I keep bees there, on the roof of Manchester Cathedral, and on the roof of the PrintWorks in Manchester. I'm also involved with Manchester & District BKA. Done a course yet? MDBKA do a great intro course. Shout if you need...

For every silver lining.......... Dusty

He's long-suffering, that Stan! The things you get him to do, ericA. Patience of a saint, I reckon. Dusty.

I'm sure the Book of Revelation says that the end of all things will come with the sound of the Last Trump. Dusty.

A standard brood box is indeed too small. Most colonies will be happy in a 14 x12 box in summer; it's also the right size for overwintering. The only down side is the weight. But it's always wise to inspect with someone else around. Dusty

Tell us more! Dusty

I do it in a dedicated Honey Food Production Facility. The rest of the year I rent it out to the wife. She calls it "The Kitchen"!!! Dusty

Look, Jenkinsbrynmair, any more cheek and I'll reveal to the Forum the story you told me at the Convention: about you, the geisha girl, the egg-whisk, a certain specialist item of leather-wear and a large tub of Angel Delight! Anyhow I don't need to associate with riff-raff; I've just been...

. Forum members might like to have a good Bank Holiday laugh, by viewing the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Wc787hgt4 The "interesting" part starts about 36'20" into the programme. It was filmed on an (inevitable) cold and wet day in March. Our fame spreads wider and wider...

What's quite strange? You mean me? Thanks! Dusty

Ok, a slightly extended tale - but one which might be of interest to, particularly, newer beeks. I look after 4 hives on the roof of Manchester Cathedral. Last year I had two hives with green queens, one with blue (Hive A) The fourth hive (C ) became aggressive - and contractors replacing the...

I add a teaspoonful of incense grains. Don't know if the bees are affected by it, but it makes me feel mellow! Dusty

Errrmmm. Excuse me! Has anyone seen how Kazmcc has updated her information? I just want to point out to the sub-committee comprising JBM, Redwood, ericA and chaired by the aforementioned Kazmcc, that I still claim ownership of this hive. And we will so exactly what I decide. Which is, to do...

Great news! It's very exciting starting out. When do you get the nuc? Got a mentor yet? Enjoy it. The first year can be the best! Dusty

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Try kingspan in the kecks. Dusty

Where would we be if we all took that attitude? Where would the Forum be? There's always some killjoy wanting to take the fun out of life. Honestly! Dusty

I just nail them. Had not a single problem so far. (Except for knots falling out.) KISS. Dusty