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Hi Folks Getting excited at the thought of another season about to start. So much still to do , hopefully coming out of Winter with 38 plus colonies .... Bring it on !!! Now to the point, any recommendations re good You Tube Beek channels to subscribe to ? Thanks Brian

Hi All Need to replace my previously wired fridge gentle warming cabinet, basically need to replace the bulbs and fan, using same fridge for a more accurate version. Any plans and links to good accurate thermostat and heaters welcome... Thanks. Brian.

aw one of these recently in local equipment supplier. he had got it in especailly for his own use. cagey and would tell me make and I did not get to see a Brand. Takes Langstroth, which would be OK, would like to get one for demonstrations. Anyone seen them for sale , know who makes them ...

Hi Anyone got any colourful images of WBC Hives ? Need to use in a powerpoint presentation for an educational talk am going to give in local primary schools ? Thanks brian.

Hi Anyone know of anyone who keps a colony sited permanently in a large observation hive. As in sited indoors , entrance out window or wall. Talking about one of the full height versions housing approx 8 frames in doubles, 4 high. ? Cheers Brian.

Just read this, http://www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org/bee-centred-vs-conventional Well written but unfortunately not exactly an accurate reflection on how I or most manage their hives, in my opinion. Many aspects lacking in accuracy such as in relation to the nuisance of Swarms and more It...

Ok not gonna match its fantastic sister thread ... "in the Apiary" !! But worth a laugh ... I Painted Nucs and Brood boxes much to the delight of my Better half !! �� . As Baldrick famously said " Needs must when the Devil vomits in your kettle " !! �� Can't wait...

Hi All Hope you Guys had a Good Christmas 😎 Couple questions, have for last few years been running standard National hives. Currently overwintering 18 no. In March am going at this on a full time basis . Know about the financials , have positioned myself whereby I can do this and not have to...

Hive I have in Yard at Work. Incredibly prolific Swarm baited in June ( drew and filled to edges with Brood and Honey 10 Foundation frames in a standard national , only given 1 drawn. Drew 2 Supers from Foundation and filled and capped both 2/3rds full. Drew an additional 2 supers from...

cannot seem to get an ID on this in hedgrerow near my house about 20mtrs of it, the scent is incredible, beautiful and it is covered in my Honeybees..

Hi Happy out , checked two Apideas y,day . Drawn comb and both q's just come into lay. Affixed " Q. Includer ". ... Now what , can I transfer queen and bees to a Nuc , do I remove the comb and band into a brood frame in a P. Nuc and feed ? Or is that not how to proceed, or should I just use...

Hi Guys Well another first for me....lots of " firsts " in this game... not always good but this one is :) Bait hive up attracted a swarm of bees over the weekend, were not there friday... but on checking just now... have taken up residence, some time between Friday and now. In year 3 and...

Hi Thought I was the Bees Knees getting 9 colonies through winter, noticed 2 not as busy as others, inspected when temp was reasnoble. Advice appreciated Both in cedar hives, soon to be no more as prefer Poly but as we all know that's another discussion ) Hive 1 , say 2 cups bees, loads a...

Hi This year want to try the "Dark Art" of Queen rearing. Currently 9 colonies and would like by year end to be going into winter with 30 colonies, and achieve a good honey crop this year ( Wouldnt we all I hear the Cry !! :) ) Was considering Grafting and Queen cups etc, but then read of...

Interested to know anyone adding daypollen or royal jelly in UK yo thrir honey and selling as a premium product ? See it sold as such emanating european countries on sale herein some local delis. Cheers Brian

In process of setting up a website for my Honey ( to start with ). Anyone else have a Website ? Blog ?

Snapped this guy earlier foraging on Mahonia. Assuming this is a v.mite ?

Great Vid Contemplating trying one myself this year on a feral colony, will see, probably do later in year, though probably easier now with lower numbers , maybe April would be good. Any advice from you " Cut Out " Maestros most welcome https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J9b2KMKaMO4

A Sad Sad day for us real music lovers ! What a genius !! They don't make them like that anymore ... Gave me, and millions more, so many many hours of enjoyment through incredibly original and artistic music. Rest in Peace David . From one of many incredible songs, dedicated to his good...