New starter in South Derbyshire

[Parisair]

Hi Guys, starting to delve into the world of Beekeeping. Doing a course this weekend with a local beekeeper/beefarmer. Awaiting to hear back from my local beekeeping association to join. Planning on going to the beekeeping show next weekend. Would really like to get started this spring.
Been doing research into hives and currently swaying to Langstroth, but keeping an open mind until i have done my course.

Looking forward to meeting and talking with more beekeepers

 

[Penninetrader]

Welcome Parisair, there is oodles of info on this forum. As for your choice of hive you will be able to check many people's views by doing a quick search here

 

[enrico]

Hi Guys, starting to delve into the world of Beekeeping. Doing a course this weekend with a local beekeeper/beefarmer. Awaiting to hear back from my local beekeeping association to join. Planning on going to the beekeeping show next weekend. Would really like to get started this spring.
Been doing research into hives and currently swaying to Langstroth, but keeping an open mind until i have done my course.

Looking forward to meeting and talking with more beekeepers

Welcome to the madhouse.

 

[Paulypaul]

Hi Guys, starting to delve into the world of Beekeeping. Doing a course this weekend with a local beekeeper/beefarmer. Awaiting to hear back from my local beekeeping association to join. Planning on going to the beekeeping show next weekend. Would really like to get started this spring.
Been doing research into hives and currently swaying to Langstroth, but keeping an open mind until i have done my course.

Looking forward to meeting and talking with more beekeepers

Hi @Parisair
Would like to have gone down the Langstroth path myself, but compatibility with other people's gear ended up being more of a requirement.

This forum is ideal for those looking to live a balanced Dad joke, Wordle and Beekeeping lifestyle.

 

[ericbeaumont]

Langstroth, but keeping an open mind until i have done my course.

Hi, Parisair, and welcome. Wise decision to delay your decision; Lang is an international size and at good prices, but the frame lugs (the ends of the frame that you pick up to pull out) are shorter. This can be awkward for a beginner (don't let that put you off, you will get used to it) but do compare the design with the National.

Many beekeepers (esp. at scale) wish they had started with Langs but as most started as amateurs, we bought into National and for many, it's too late to change. Advantage of the National is that the boxes are reasonably small in comparison to Lang, so consider box weight when full. If I went into Lang I'd choose Honey Paw.

https://www.norfolk-honey.co.uk/post/happy-valley-honey-honey-paw-polystyrene-bee-hives
https://www.mesi.fi/en/products-2/polystyrene-beehives/

 

[JamezF]

This forum is ideal for those looking to live a balanced Dad joke, Wordle and Beekeeping lifestyle.

Don't be dissing the dad jokes. In an increasingly unpredictable world they're an oasis of certainty and calm. Sometimes they're even funny.

James

 

[drex]

Well done for signing up to a course. However a weekender will skim the surface. Try you local assoc and see if you can join their beginners course too. You will get much deeper info and be introduced to other local beekeepers

 

[Parisair]

Well done for signing up to a course. However a weekender will skim the surface. Try you local assoc and see if you can join their beginners course too. You will get much deeper info and be introduced to other local beekeepers

Thanks Drex, waiting for my local association to get back to me. Think they are only offering a one day introduction to beekeeping day at the end of March currently. The local beefarmer i am doing the course with, also does the follow on practical in spring which i will join, all classroom theory based this weekend. I'm sure you never stop learning with something like this.
I also believe he organises a local monthly pub meet with all his previous students if they want to attend so they can support each other.
Hopefully the association will get in touch soon and i can find a mentor.