pargyle

Sell the matches in sets of four. James

No...it was an MG Bee ...

With a bit more panache but a little (not a lot) less panic ... the bees are usually at least one step ahead of me !

Don't worry, stick at it, and in a few years time - like most of us, you will still be fumbling around, but with a bit more panache...

Perhaps we should enter a box of matches as a lot next year...

They are a lovely set of beekeepers - very friendly and welcoming. Archie will be along I would think when he spots your post ...

You missed the opportunity to say “lots of miles” just to get another lot in there.

Shame there are no matchsticks.....

Welcome, you are in a lovely part of the UK .. I've spent a lot of time around various parts of Cumbria - it's beautiful - particularly...

Just resurrected this thread as I had to buy a new pack of disposable gloves .. I like the Ansell 900-605 long cuff Touch n Tuff gloves...

I like my Poly hives - at the time I bought most of my kit they were good value compared to wood and with the added benefits of...

Balance initial cost against future long-term practical value, and factor in fiddly labour to assemble wood seconds. Abelo are best...

I thought this part of Shropshire was bee heaven with groaning hives.

Exactly what I have - I have two Old Castle jackets and they are very good. The Simon suits I bought were very good value when he...

I am currently using a castle farm jacket and never had a sting through it, zips seem good too. I bought a simon the beekeeper defender...