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It was me that bought the £6 refractometer and I have just put it in the amazon locker for return. The advert had loads of pictures of honey so I’m sure someone else will make my mistake again. I’ll read a bit more next time! Thanks everyone for your help

Ah! Oh well! Try again! I thought it was a bargain.

Just bought this under £7 and on prime. Doesn’t look any different to the others but I may have missed something https://www.amazon.co.uk/Refractometer-Accuracy-Measuring-Equipment-RHB-50ATC/dp/B08FBCDT4T/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=refractometer&qid=1623737676&sprefix=refr&sr=8-18

Katherine, don’t be disheartened and keep asking questions. Good luck with the bees and perhaps post on the beginners page?

Niv - that’s a great deal for newbies and guarantees support. I now belong to both my local associations and both are friendly and helpful. When I had some problems and asked for help, I found a mentor through the assoc and it’s kept me in beekeeping when I was thinking I would give up.

When I started out I was surprised at the initial cost especially on top of the cost of the courses through local agricultural college, but it made me do my homework really well so I didn’t make a costly mistake. I was still committed after the theory and practical so went ahead and spent the...

I phoned Becky from Becky’s Bees a few weeks ago around lunch time. She gave me great advice and the queen arrived following morning. Really pleased with service and advice.

Liam, I too have had a feisty colony and it is miserable. As a newbie it’s really important to enjoy the beekeeping and not dread it. I had to psyche myself up to inspect. Get on to Maisies and get it sorted because no supplier would knowingly sell you pingy bees, and will definitely want the...

Pope pius there is a great post in the stickies section with recipes for all kinds of creams, polishes and things involving wax. I made beeswax wraps a couple of years ago and they are brilliant for storing cheese in the fridge. I added some resin to make them a bit sticky. The cheese doesn’t...

Really interesting article, Eyeman. Thanks