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    Anyone had swarms yet?

    One of our guys is off to pick one up tomorrow!
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    Ovivo mobile network.

    That being the case, then someone either didn't exercise due diligence or got the wool well and truly pulled over their eyes?
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    Ovivo mobile network.

    http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/2014/03/20/exclusive-dispute-with-cognatel-led-to-ovivo-mobile-closure/ Vodafone and Cognatel would/should have checked out the business model etc before agreeing to supply 50k sims and airtime? "Dispute over network software led to abrupt closure of network...
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    Bees in roof

    A couple of photo's might help shed some light?
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    Another 1 Hive Question.

    If the old queen is superseded in the "swarm" colony then they should not but then they's bees and bees do as bees do, not what we want them to ;)
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    Moody bees today :-(

    Payback, probably got the hump because IMO it's still a little cold to be doing full inspection from the bees point of view after someone took their home apart and let all the heat out! Check in front of your for discarded larva.
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    Stacked SN boxes

    Don't worry your bees will glue them together.
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    consultation of national pollinator strategy

    Not just any.......! Extract from BBKA email, David Aston's NBU letter "Beekeepers will be asked to play a crucial role in ensuring a healthy, thriving honey bee population able to contribute to the pollination requirements identified in the strategy." and there was me thinking I should...
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    Drifters and robbers

    Probably to do with pheromones and approach: Drifters will usually be bringing a little gift, pollen- nectar- water, with them so are welcome as no threat. Whereas robbers try to "gate crash", be in a "frenzy" and mob handed; giving off a different odor , setting off the alarms.
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    Insurance

    From FAQ's on BBKA site: " third party for injury, or other loss, deemed to have been caused by the Member, or their bees, whilst undertaking beekeeping activities or through the normal use of their hive products. The limit of this cover is presently £10,000,000 with each new claim carrying an...
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    Wild flowers

    Lidl have some on the 6th @ £1.79 100g pks. Choose from Annual Climbers Mix, Wild Flowers Mix or Summer Flowers Mix
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    So is compulsory registration on the way

    All hives owned by the beeks in a shared apiary and any they may have elsewhere have to be covered if the S/RBI knows about them. If you under declare you total number of colonies, BDI won't pay out.
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    channel 4 tonight at half 8.

    Apparently, it's all to do with the pollen they collect. I did wonder where all the excess manuka honey came from?
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    British Standard National Beehive Design Improvements

    That would be the Smith hive, popular north of the English border!
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    Pollen patty advice / timing ?

    Just to confuse things, I've been asked to source 15kg of pollen substitute by our apiary manager when there's abundant catkins and other pollen sources freely available.
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    British Standard National Beehive Design Improvements

    Welcome to the forum. What type of plastic is you design based around? The hive is a number of parts that make a whole, floor, broad box, super (box), queen excluder, crown board and roof The current wooden box offering comprises of 8 components, plus fixings whereas the poly alternative is a...
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    National Hive Plans

    :iagree:These are the one's I give to our beginners requesting plans.
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    Mixed native hedging supplier

    From RSPB site: Wales Tir Gofal offers voluntary 10-year agreements for managing and restoring hedgerows. Tir Gofal is administered by the Governments statutory nature conservation agency for Wales, The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). Have you checked your local community council? google...
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    Mixed native hedging supplier

    Just a thought, any help coming from Cardiff Bay mob?
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    Mixed native hedging supplier

    Is it worth contacting either the Woodland Trust or Gwent Wildlife Trust?
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