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Well said Quakerbear, I'm all for increasing Honey sales.


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My Bees seem to have overwintered well, and I've not lost any so far. They all appear to be very strong at the moment and so I will have to watch out for swarm preparations by the end of next month. They were very busy the last two days bringing in masses of pollen,this is a good sign and normally m...

Hi Lincolnshirelass, Yes there are starter courses run by LBKA, you could give Thornes at Wragby a ring they will have details of where and when.Tel.01673 858555. There is also the annual beekeeping equipment auction on March 31st at the Lincs Show Ground. This is a good chance to meet other 'keeper...

You could try sucking a piece of PROPOLIS (Bee glue) this is suppost to give relief from sore throats.I have a customer who asks for some most years and swears by it.There are also recipes for making a Propolis Tincture for the same use. Interestingly most Propolis is used by Violin makers and gives...

The book I mentioned by Ted Hooper, two copies are up for aucion at the moment on ebay if anyones interested, item numbers 220070994942, and 140076778235.

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Hi Chickpea, It's aways a good time to start keeping Bees! :lol: Will it be the practical part of a course your doing, as many clubs are doing begginers courses now,a good time to learn some of the theory, before the start of the active season. Before buying loads of equipment it's a good idea to se...

Welcome to the forum, nice to see another yellowbelly!

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Hi C&S, Try calling your local NFU office, they should be able to help, or at least put you onto someone who can. Good luck.

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Why not ask at your local WI market, they must know, they have to comply to the various food and labeling regulations.

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Hi Dibnah,I have PM ed you.

Hi to all, I have an orchard full of windfall Apples,tons in fact. They are both eaters and cookers, can these be used for Cider making, or do they have to be used off the tree.

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Hi Islanz, I spent February and March in NZ, but we stayed on the North Island all the time, just so much to see, What a fabulous place, it blew us away.And what a welcome we got, smashing people,and fishing mad as well!

kind regards Beekeeper.

Wow, what a lovely welcome! thanks to you all.

Sounds as if there are a few budding Beekeepers amoungst you, I'll do my best to help where I can, It's a facinating pastime with a sticky sweet bonus at the end.

Regards to all, Beekeeper

New kid on the block, hello to you all.I have looked in to the site a few times and like what i see so joined. I'm in lincolnshire, Keep Bees (15 Hives at the moment) Chickens 6 Black rocks, grow my own Veg, Large Orchard for Fruit, Small wood to keep woodburner running. Not quite the good life but ...