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I recently bought a corner clamp and found that it makes eke production much easier.

Another vote for Caddon Hives. They’re great pieces of kit.

Once again, thank you for your replies and your offers of help. I feel as though I am in safe hands and have somewhere to turn to. This conversation has fired my enthusiasm all the more.

They're about half a mile away, so I haven't discussed it with them. Presumably my mentor will explain whether or not there is a need to do so.

Thanks to everyone for their comments. I was advised by a former beekeeper that my garden would be suitable but I'll certainly seek a 2nd and 3rd opinion from the source mentioned.

Thank you.

It starts next month and continues until May with ongoing apiary visits, mentorship and club support available. At this stage I wouldn't see myself as being in a position to start at home until I've completed the course. Realistically, would that mean I start in 2019?

Thank you for your wonderful welcome. Let the learning begin.

Hello from sunny Buckinghamshire. I've recently taken the plunge and signed myself up to a beekeeping course, having wanted to keep bees since childhood, which was a long time ago. I've been doing some reading but don't have the confidence to start until I have had some formal instruction...