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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Hi BobsBees, Congrats on hip replacement I have had both mine replaced fully Bionic now one 12yrs 2nd 4yrs dancing every Sat night fantastic , please be careful don't be silly its easy to get impatient do as your told it will be worth it. Taylan
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    Sugar

    Just had email from Bookers 15x1kg sugar £10.49 8th Feb till 14th Feb or till stocks last it does not say if you are restricted.
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    How barbaric humans can be...

    I am afraid I believe in an eye for an eye there is no deterrent until there is things will only get worse
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    How barbaric humans can be...

    You Can't do that what about their HUMAN RIGHTS the world has gone mad?????????
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    Approaching a local farmer...

    Hi Chris 3 out of the 4 sites I have the farmers approached me and were only to willing to offer help if needed with fencing against livestock I think the majority of farmers know the benifits of having bees. They do appreciate a jar or two of honey and it is worth it. I don't think you will...
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    Where can I buy a stainles steel mixer for my OSR?

    Hi Eddie try paint mixer that is where I got mine from
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    Where can I buy a stainles steel mixer for my OSR?

    Hi Go on Amazon and put in paint stirrers see what comes up thats where I got mine
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    Happyguard 2nd treat

    Hi one of mine has done the same the other 14 not bothered and all taking feed
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    Winter preperations (again sorry)

    How long does Thymol last in the brood chamber and what are the chances of it contaminating supers in the spring i
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    Sugar

    Hi Been to Bookers at Hereford today 15x1kg packs of Sugar £11.99 just under 80p per kg Sign up said restricted to 5 packs due to global shortage ? first I have heard of any shortage or have I missed something.
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    Show Wax

    When I First Started showing at Shrewsbury in the 50s they they used to allow glass cases then they altered it I don't know why it does need some protection after all the effort it takes to get it right , but the satisfaction when you get that Red card or the blue Ribbon you cannot buy, your...
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    Show Wax

    Congratulations Lovely Example How many goes did it take to get them, i've always said the wax class is the hardest to achieve and should be shown in glass cases to prevent finger nails the number I have had spoilt
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    Auction in Haye on wye

    your quite right Mike not Many bargains when you think apart from the bees everything else had 20 percent vat plus buyers a premium of 5 percent plus vat on the buyers premium I spent £55 + vat £11.00 + buyers premium £2.75 + vat .55p = £69.30 makes a big difference. Just think how much the bill...
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    countryfile

    Just seen it wonder how far he transported them on the quad bike the smoker was still burning but it must have been over 3 mile?
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    Forum header

    Well said Milkermel, England at her best no where in the world can they come up to us God Bless William & Kate.:hurray::hurray::hurray::party:
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    regulations on food safe equipment

    Hi PH very interested in getting a certificate where abouts on line would I find the site would be pleased for any imformation thanks Taylan
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    How much do you charge to collect a swarm?

    I have just been reading the replies to this question is there a different kind of beekeeper today I find the beekeepers of today very mercenary money comes first in everything. I kept bees for 50yrs sold up 10yrs ago worst thing I ever did, just started up again. We would never have thought...
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    Sharing of apiaries - good or not good?

    Hi David.cae Glas I wish you every success with your new venture . I remember how I started I went to work on the farm when I left school at 15yrs and my old boss had been a beekeeper but gave up so he gave me my first hive if I got the bees I was so excited I went home at night and sent off to...
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    Sharing of apiaries - good or not good?

    I Kept bees for over 50yrs up to 30 hives sold up 10 years ago after losing my wife and getting despondent worst thing I ever did . An old craftsman once told me learn all you can while you are young it is no weight to carry , well a young man I know kept asking questions and picking my brain he...
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