Hi from Devon, U.K.

[ShiplandBee]

Hi All, I will be lurking for a while as we will not start bee keeping until the Spring, I have been on a day course....loved it and even over came my fear of bee's ( Epipen in hand ) , I bought a National Hive and have loads of equipment ready for this exciting hobby.
I also got 9 Manuka tree's delivered today....3 years old...only tiny though...hopefully they will survive the Winter and thrive in our Orchard

 

[RogueDrone]

Welcome don't hesitate to ask any questions esp in a thread your struggling to follow. Once the bees grab you there's no turning back.

Colin

 

[For want of a better word]

Hi All, I will be lurking for a while as we will not start bee keeping until the Spring, I have been on a day course....loved it and even over came my fear of bee's ( Epipen in hand ) , I bought a National Hive and have loads of equipment ready for this exciting hobby.
I also got 9 Manuka tree's delivered today....3 years old...only tiny though...hopefully they will survive the Winter and thrive in our Orchard

Welcome.... you have a lot to learn!

Before Admin/ Hivemaker stamps all over me... can I just say that the plural of bee is bees
the bees live in a hive, and since it belongs to them... it is the bee's hive.
The bees in the hive are called a colony.

If you need to carry an EPIPEN you would be advised NOT to keep honeybees until such a time that you have been desensitised... from 3 to five years treatment... or for life
Each file of bee venom for updosing costs the NHS £45 therefore they do not waste it on those who do not require it.

Adrenaline ( EPIPEN )is used to treat rapid lowering of blood pressure ( SHOCK) and should ONLY be used if prescribed... use on someone with a undiagnosed condition could cause.

Apologies if this seems a harsh reply to you first post... I trust it was not serious....

Meur ras
Yeghes da

 

[Robbo8916]

Hello and To the forum! I'm in the same position as you, not starting up til the spring. Get involved in discussions etc there's a lot to learn on here!

 

[ShiplandBee]

When I use the name Bee in my forum name....I am referring to myself ��
I have to say that I certainly hope that the rest of the members here refrain from such an unfriendly 'welcome'

 

[ShiplandBee]

Hello and To the forum! I'm in the same position as you, not starting up til the spring. Get involved in discussions etc there's a lot to learn on here!

Hi Rob, Lots to learn so I will definitely be paying attention ��

 

[ShiplandBee]

Welcome.... you have a lot to learn!

Before Admin/ Hivemaker stamps all over me... can I just say that the plural of bee is bees
the bees live in a hive, and since it belongs to them... it is the bee's hive.
The bees in the hive are called a colony.

If you need to carry an EPIPEN you would be advised NOT to keep honeybees until such a time that you have been desensitised... from 3 to five years treatment... or for life
Each file of bee venom for updosing costs the NHS £45 therefore they do not waste it on those who do not require it.

Adrenaline ( EPIPEN )is used to treat rapid lowering of blood pressure ( SHOCK) and should ONLY be used if prescribed... use on someone with a undiagnosed condition could cause.

Apologies if this seems a harsh reply to you first post... I trust it was not serious....

Meur ras
Yeghes da

Who said that my Epipen is supplied by the NHS?

 

[Robbo8916]

Who said that my Epipen is supplied by the NHS?

I don't think that is what he meant. I believe icanhopit was referring to the bee sting desensitisation courses the NHS do. They administer bee venom to reduce the body's reaction to it. That's what costs the NHS £45 per vial.

 

[For want of a better word]

Who said that my Epipen is supplied by the NHS?

Quite seriously I have no intention of being unwelcoming or unfriendly.... however when one has experienced a tragedy concerning bee stings.... and also of the misuse of drugs being administered by the unwary, it is no laughing matter.

Please be aware that Eppipens are NOT a cure all for any form of anaphalaxis

I really can not say anymore.

 

[theeggman]

To the forum and bees from Okehampton.

If you are around Oke. the local branch is very friendly.

 

[enrico]

Welcome..... Good luck with the manuka trees. My bees don't touch mine! Honey from them apparently tastes awful anyway! Give them back and buy lime trees instead!

 

[hallshoney]

Hi from north devon,
Hope you realise this is not a hobby it's an addiction.

 

[andyphibb]

Hello and welcome!

 

[sticky fingers]

Hi all just joined your group this afternoon and trying to find my way round!

 

[theeggman]

To the forum and bees from Okehampton.

If you are around Oke. the local branch is very friendly.

And again.

 

[sticky fingers]

Hi Tim, many thanks
Viv

 

[Jazzygem]

Hello and welcome and that's from me being only a very new bee... Good ole 'debon', I'm originally from the North part. Miss it but never go back.