Getting a head start in 2015?

[pargyle]

Sadly, the OP is not a regular visitor - last activity 4th November - hopefully we will see him again when he gets some bees in Spring ... seemed to be taking a very sensible approach to starting to keep bees unlike some we've seen this last year !!

 

[MikeT]

Sorry for the repetition - should have read the whole thread!!

 

[Dishmop]

Join the local bee association. There are 2 in Norfolk, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, and Norfolk Beekeepers Assoc.

ah!! the good old "bees must be fed brigade"

 

[Pete D]

ah!! the good old "bees must be fed brigade"

Have I missed something here, what is the history of this comment ?

 

[Norfolk Mongrels]

Ready for Bees

Thank you for all the great advice on this thread - I've been away for a while as we were slowed down by some resistance from neighbours (Drayton, Norwich NR8) which has now been overcome

We've prepared a small apiary and are finally ready for our first Bees - a bit later than I'd hoped. Can anybody help / recommend a local source or supplier?

We have a single national at the moment but will get another second-hand, with or without Bees at earliest opportunity.

I started a practical course on Tuesday so finally getting to put all the theory into practice.

 

[Dishmop]

Supplier of bees or equipment?

 

[Dishmop]

Have I missed something here, what is the history of this comment ?

Didnt see this before..

I went to an open day at a NT property and a local bee association had a stall with a big sign that said..."bees must be fed in the spring and autumn"

 

[Norfolk Mongrels]

Am looking for Bees please Dishmop. A nuc or Hive + Bees or perhaps a swarm to get us started. I got a message from Canary Honey last Autumn that mentioned your name as you might be able to help? Any advice appreciated.

 

[Cazza]

Thank you for all the great advice on this thread - I've been away for a while as we were slowed down by some resistance from neighbours (Drayton, Norwich NR8) which has now been overcome

We've prepared a small apiary and are finally ready for our first Bees - a bit later than I'd hoped. Can anybody help / recommend a local source or supplier?

We have a single national at the moment but will get another second-hand, with or without Bees at earliest opportunity.

I started a practical course on Tuesday so finally getting to put all the theory into practice.

Try John Everett at applebee orchard Rockland (google for website.) Nice bloke, good bees.
Cazza

 

[Norfolk Mongrels]

Thanks Cazza. He was most helpful and I should be picking up my Nuc on Monday :- )

Typically, I just caught a swarm in neighbours garden which I'll install this evening. Hopefully it'll be a great start to my beekeeping.