New keeper shropshire :)

[beewade]

hi all,

I've just taken over my dads two hives as he hasn't the time to look after them and i've just finished university so have all the time in the world. got some useful info off the forum already and hopefully the bees will survive for a year with me in charge!

Ben

 

[dn170221]

Welcome!
I wish I had got in to beekeeping at your age. I hope it all goes well.

 

[Arfermo]

Joined the local BKA yet?

 

[BeeFarmer]

 

[susbees]

Joined the local BKA yet?

Indeed. Cosy training apiary, jolly beekeepers

 

[madasafish]

You need to be over 50 to be a REAL beekeeper

(so I was told)

 

[Arfermo]

You need to be over 50 to be a REAL beekeeper

(so I was told)

Thank goodness - I'm nearly 80 so I must a real expert (I don't think).

 

[Beesand]

 

[Silex]

Hi Ben,

Welcome to the Forum. Whereabouts in Shropshire are you. Shropshire Beekeepers are a really good group that are based in Shrewsbury if you are interested. I'm in the Oswestry group, but have been along to a couple of the Shropshire meets, let me know if you are interested and I'll send you some details.

 

[Arfermo]

Hi Ben,

Welcome to the Forum. Whereabouts in Shropshire are you. Shropshire Beekeepers are a really good group that are based in Shrewsbury if you are interested. I'm in the Oswestry group, but have been along to a couple of the Shropshire meets, let me know if you are interested and I'll send you some details.

North Shropshire BKA meets at Tilstock with a club apiary at Pims Hill. Very progressive lot with several master beeks at least 2 of whom also lecture at Harper Adams during the annual convention. One used to be a Seasonal Bee Inspector for a while and is a real expert.