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Looking at starting to use some software to assist with record keeping. Can see the 2 types listed. Hive Tracks or Beetight? Anybody recommend one or the other. Thank you

Yesterday managed to attend my 2 hr practical at Rand with Simon Croson. Many thanks for a fantastic experience. Then today back to the out apiary with Claire and Richard. Unfortunately we forgot the smoker today and one of the hives was particularly feisty. As soon as we opened it up we were...

I was wondering if anyone can offer an opinion on whether I should start a colony now and keep it going over winter or whether I should wait til next spring. I am only too aware that to date I have only done a one day intro course but I do have a couple who live close and are acting as mentors...

Well I have taken the plunge and started to buy kit. Have ordered a full suit from BBwear and now just waiting for it to arrive. Have been out with my mentors today at their 2 apiaries. The first one has 2 hives which have both just been requeened. Both are progressing slowly although the...

I believe there is a 2 part documentary in July on the BBC about bee keeping. Has anyone got any further information on it. Thanks

Second visit to C & R's out apiary which has gone well. Left to do the first hive on my own (1 super) then assisted R with the bigger hive. No sign of the queen in the first hive although eggs seen so she is in there somewhere. R did manage to find the queen in the second. Discussed the time...

The next step completed. Today I went up to Rand and had a fantastic day. Many thanks to Simon for his dedication in putting together a very enjoyable and informative day. Having read Bees at the bottom of the Garden and a couple of other books it was good to have the meat put on the bones by...

Big thank you today to Richard and Claire who invited me up to see their 4 hives. A thoroughly worthwhile experience. I found opening up the hives and checking on the status of the brood extraordinary. It's a fascinating insight to what goes on in the colony. Managed to find 2 of the queens...

Looking at buying my first suit and seeing there are 2 distinct types of head gear. Is there any more benefit from eith the wide brim style or the fencing type? Simon

After a number of years thinking about starting bee keeping the time has come to finally dip my toe in the water. Have booked myself on a one day intro course at Thorne in June and have been reading up on the subject. Today was due to be the first visit to a local hive to see what I will be...

Have seen various methods for keeping records. Is there a specific journal that can be got to record everything or has anyone got any experience of recording everything digitally. If so on what. Thanks Simon

Morning all. Been considering starting for a number of years but now getting ready to take the plunge. Have booked myself onto a one day intro at Thorne and have been in touch with local BBKA to find next dates for beginners course. Looking to get a hive next year as would like to get as much...