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Where does everyone get their bee gear from?? I'd like to start browsing a few online retailers and im looking for a reliable one. Thanks

Still no reply from Blackpool Bees. I've tried 3 different people too :hairpull:

Whats a play cup?

I have emailed them. First time round wasnt great so tried again. Thanks

I read a lot about queens going missing or swarming to leave the hive queenless so my question is....can a nest ever become bee less or will queens always be produced by the remaining bees?? It seems if the queen is lost the bees just replace her

Hi, I'm looking for a mentor in the Blackpool, Fleetwood, Cleveleys area. I'm starting from scratch so the mentor needs to understand this. I'm not looking to rush into things and dont plan to get my first bees until next year until I know a bit more, have saved to buy some equipment and have...

I've tried my local BKA but they dont seem to be running many events throughout summer, only what seems like summer fairs? Also I've just missed out on the last course of the year for an intro to beekeeping at the local college. I'll keep my ears open for any up coming courses in the area but...

Thats the place! Hope I can find a mentor. Looking forward to it :)

All advice is greatly appreciated. I've emailed my local BKA and I'm waiting their reply, also I'm hoping to find a mentor.

Hi, My name is Marc, I’m very new to keeping bees. I’m from Fleetwood, Lancashire and I’m on the lookout for equipment as I have nothing and need everything it seems! I have loads of questions and I’m reading posts on here all the time and seem to be getting a general understanding of some...

Hi, I hope someone can help. As a total beginner, I’m hive-less! I don’t have so much as a frame to my name, but I’m desperate to start building up some equipment to get me started ready for 2016 when I hope to be in position to start my own hive. If anybody knows of a hive going spare...

Thanks. I have contacted my local group to find out whats on offer. Im starting with a blank canvas so its just trying to figure out what I need

My aim is to have a hive by spring 2016. I think thats a good starting point?

Hi all, I've recently been thinking of getting myself a hive and some bees along with a bit of experience with a local bee keeper. I've just missed the 2 day course at Myerscough which is just my luck! I've been doing a bit of reading on hive life cycles etc which, I'm sure there is a lot...