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    Old discarded frames wanted...

    Anyone got any old, blackened, discarded National frames they no longer want? Please don't throw them. I need a few for baited swarm traps... North / Central Somerset.
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    Newbie question: Where (and when) do I get bees?

    Hi Niv. We're now getting towards Spring... are you still thinking of downsizing? I now have a friendly farmer who is offering me some land to put my hives, so am getting to the point of being active...
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    No bee suit?

    So many videos show bee keepers working without bee suits? Are they a special breed of human, or are the bees a special breed of bees?
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    Which Lemongrass oil?

    What brand of Lemongrass oil do folks use for their swarm traps? And where do you buy it?
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    New Hives wet inside after rain

    Last November I got started by making two National Hives - Brood box and two supers each. They have nice metal roofs, and I left them outside so that they woudn't smell 'new' to any bees that I might be able to obtain. Today I lifted the supers to get the brood boxes out so I could start making...
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    Newbie question: Where (and when) do I get bees?

    As 'that newbie', I very much agree. I don't mind in the least spending ££ on hives and equipment for the bees, but with free swarms available if you 'know how', I do mind paying £££ for bees that might well move home without a 'thank you and goodbye'. Maybe I'm related to scrooge....
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    Another Somerset Newby!

    Yes exactly. I'm driving down to Devon on Saturday for the Thorne sale - have ordered seconds frames for the hives. Only 100 mins drive, so not too far.
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    Another Somerset Newby!

    A great group, but apparently I have to wait until I've done 'the course' next April before I get access to anything. If that's how they work, I'm not complaining. But April is a long time away. I guess sorting new members by asking them to wait 7 or 8 months is one way of doing things...
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    Newbie question: Where (and when) do I get bees?

    Thanks, Enrico. I love the idea of attracting my own swarms with traps I have made. That's the next building job - a few traps, and then hunt for places to leave them out next spring.
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    Newbie question: Where (and when) do I get bees?

    Haynes manual bought on your advice - and as it seems to be recommended reading generally. Thanks.
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    Newbie question: Where (and when) do I get bees?

    Indeed - I visit the site regularly, as it's a great treacle-mine (honey pit?) of learning and information. So, firstly, thanks everyone for these great offers. I'm going to respond to everyone individually. Secondly, it's good to know folks in the same geographical area. I'd be very happy...
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    Newbie question: Where (and when) do I get bees?

    OK, I've done the taster day. Booked on a course in the new year. Bought a bee suit. Built a couple of National Hives. Read loads. Looked at loads on YouTube. But where do I get bees, and more importantly, I am assuming that late September is too late to start a couple of colonies. Any...
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    Bit of a swarm? Where're my baited traps....

    Crash frees millions of bees (msn.com) You've probably all seen it but... Just saying... R
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    Daily Emails....

    Thanks. Weekly is fine. Found my way to the preferences bit after your advice. R
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    Daily Emails....

    I'm getting daily emails about what was on the forum which are becoming an irritant. How do I switch them off please?
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