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    Buying kit in sales

    I have been looking and the following may well be helpful, just a shame how many are on the Thursday and Friday but on the Saturday they have these which should be good for myself and other beginners: 11.15 James Donaldson: “What’s that bit for?” 13.15 Emma and David Buckley: “Swarm...
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    Buying kit in sales

    Does anyone know if you have to pay to enter the honey show to collect orders from Maisremore or Thorns, the extra £15 if your not attending the show + fuel make it even less attractive as a pick up location
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    Buying first hives

    Thank you taking the time to provide such a detailed response. I am making a second order, although not quite everything you have suggested I am adding a lot more, especially supers and a poly feeder!
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    How long would you drive to an out apiary

    Thank you for the detailed response. I would like to start next season, so no rush for me, I will continue my search to see if anything better comes up, I think your right. Over time it will become more and more of a chore I'm sure.
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    How long would you drive to an out apiary

    It's Swanage/Wareham way, interesting to hear about the EFB in the area
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    How long would you drive to an out apiary

    I'm exploring my options for out apiaries and an opportunity has come up for a wonderful piece of land. It is a 30 minute drive away though! I'm thinking this might be a bad idea, how far away are yours and does anyone regret setting up out apiaries too far away?
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    Buying first hives

    Sorry I forgot to say the set comes with frames and foundation, it does not say what type but the pessimist in me tells me it will be the cheaper SN1's so you have a very good point, I might opt for the plastic narrow end clips, I will need some dummy boards too your right !
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    Buying first hives

    I've seen Thornes have a deal on at the moment, I'm considering getting the following as they appear to be the best value on the market (pick up only): 2x cedar nationals with 2 supers 2x extra supers 50 pack off SN4 frames 20 wired foundation for SN4' Some mouse guards (seen them in the field...
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    Another aspiring bee keeper

    I have been reading the BBKA guide, almost done now. Few more books on the way, Ted Hooper & Ron Brown. Been watching a lot of YouTube, listening to podcasts and I have been to an experience day which has only enthused me more. I am aware of all the basics now and so I will be looking for more...
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