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Remember something about a Scottish island where the bees had to feed on R ponticum and died due to this. I'll see if I can dredge up some more. Honeys don't usually collect from them if there is anything else around. More often see bumbles on rhods.

Errr, Inverness isn't really the far North - there's a long way between it and the North of the country. And it doesn't take two days driving either. But I agree, leave the softies at home!

Presumably, as honey is a foodstuff, it's important to learn the regulations and legislation before selling any. Also you will be expected to know a lot of it for General Husbandry, if you decide to do it.

Hi G40 Just along the road from you, wouldn't mind a visit to see a glen in action. Let me know if you're doing any demos this season. Eb

Both can't possibly see into cells to check larvae for disease this way, can they? Do they measure them to see if they're the same height and therefore compatible frame checking partners?

Hi Russ Is this part of the bbkas 'course in a case' thing?

Comments: No equipment? - A pan with hot water and a jar in it? Rise in water content? - 17% plus 4% is still only 21% Selling? - Sell as naturally granulated?

Hi Hh66 Not much can be done at this time of year for either the dead or living hive, I'm afraid. Any advice from inspector at branch meeting?

Why would you have to 'rebottle'? Just warm the jar gently and it should liquefy. Then you can use it as normal.

If I remember the bees were not purchased until late October and it was November before I was asked to visit. Not much I could do at that time of year - bees were flying and we looked under crown board. There were 4-5 seams of bees to be seen. No further inspection done. OP advised to feed as...

Get someone more experienced to do it for you the first time. Observe closely and you can do it yourself next time

Nah - costs too much to get certified. Checkout Convention workshops for details.

I know you mentioned improving your English, but actually it's pretty damned good already!

I suppose we should mention the BBKA book - but I don't know the name of it - anybody help me out with details?

True Grit(ter)

Always recommended is A Guide to Bees and Honey by Hooper. I also like Beekeeping Encyclopaedia by Hooper & Morse (a bit dated but easy to read and use)

You might need reassurances before you sell but I'm sure someone will jump at the chance

What do you think of your local newsletter? Any suggestions/improvements you would like to make?

Laura Ahh, there's lots of training to be done til then... Newbees, basic candidates, workshops etc - don't put your feet up yet - your Education Officer needs you!