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JBM - have friends planning to go to Sierra Leone to do similar - would u be willing to talk to them, share your experiences with them?

Make sure anyone with plans for propolis knows the difference between absolute alcohol, surgical spirits, Meths and IPA and IMS. Some cannot be used internally so be careful what u use if making a tincture.

Any point in merging? How old are bees in Q- hive then? Will influx of old (non-nurse) bees upset equilibrium of a Q right hive? Still too early in this part of world to be messing.

Well if he'd no pass for 24 he'll no pass for 21 either!

I know a 50 year old desperate to join this scheme but he'd never pass for 24. Any jobs for twice the age with twice the common sense?

Can't see it?

Wish i was near borage - my absolute favourite

Hi all. Been offered a position at a large garden centre for a colony or two but it's a bit too far for me. Anyone out there in Cheshire or Lancs border willing to place hives and 'be seen' at the centre, maybe give a talk or two, give the centre a higher 'green' profile? Please contact me to...

Our association charge for a two day plus 6x Sunday sessions at apiary. Suits & gloves &tools provided. If they make it all the way we pay for their basic exam fee too the following year.

Friend of mine uses same mould and found similar 'leaning tower of beeswax' problem

Got some Lancashire stuff if you're stuck.... Or contact cheshire BKA

But 1st sat in march is our county spring convention! Oh dear, so much choice these days....

Our branch only puts £1 on whatever the BBKA charge so it's not an issue. What do other branches do with all their extra money if as suggested some charge £10 on top? Do you get value for money, whatever that money may be, is the question? I consider we get loads for our money and I like a...

Why not do similar to the Game Fair, and do one year north one year south?

Sorry if everyone knows this but who puts on the NHS? Is it BBKA? With all the lectures and workshops, is it just Harper Adams with honey?

If it's moving - how far north?

Were you a grafitti artist in a previous life ? Lol

Often thought it was some sort of cotoneaster - great to hear its real name - it's coved in bees and others every year - we have it as hedging.

Sorry heavy handed double tap

Have you asked Lancashire about bees? Tried their website? Picked a local branch? Sussed out who sells locally? Spoken to any of the local Beekeepers? Found out who sells langs Nucs of the bee you want? Gone to a hive with a Beekeepers? Got any experience? Wouldn't it be prudent to do these...