Author Topic: HELP,any bee keepers near Burton on Trent (Read 5119 times)

happy larry · « **on:** May 15, 2011, 10:40:05 pm »

Hi all,just wondered if any keepers near me would offer some assistance please.I managed to pick up a small cast last year,i didnt expect them to survive the harsh winter lo and behold they did.Would a local to B-O-T member be so kind and advise if i need to put a super on yet.I wouldnt feel confident looking and i dont have a smoker.I will gladly cover traveling costs and offer a drink,thanks in advance.Paul

Greenerlife · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:43:24 pm »

Ooh err happy Larry! i wish I was nearer! Would suggest contacting your local beekeeping society asap!

Www.britishbee.org.uk

Should help you find your nearest. Am sure there will be a beekeper near you who will help and if you join their group, I am sure they will be able to help you get confidence in having a look (although you will need to get a smoker!)

good luck.

OldGaffer · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:50:34 pm »

I agree with Greenerlife, contact your local beekeeping association. The advantage of joining your local association would be insurance, as well as some help and advice.

AndyMorton · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:14:15 am »

I'm just outside Uttoxeter. I'm pretty new to beekeeping myself, but I'm more than happy to help if I'm able to. Drop me a private message with a more exact location as to where you are and we'll try to sort something out.

Andy

manian · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:39:49 am »

hi
the derbyshire bees have meetings every 1st tuesday
its very good and members come from quite away because its a good one.
meetings are very informative and meet in crich

happy larry · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:19:11 pm »

Thanks for all your advice i do have a local to me beek coming to inspect on friday,i have known this chap since i got the cast,but didnt like asking him because i knew he was up to his eyes getting his own hives re set up plus i know he was mentoring someone else,and i didnt want to impose or put him under any pressure.
AndyMorton,pm on its way thanks.

happy larry · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:35:08 pm »

Well all is fine with the bees,10 frames full of stores,eggs and drone grubs the drone have been removed prob about half a frame in total.The super has been put on,just thought i would let you know.

Beewyched · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2011, 12:19:21 am »

Quote from: happy larry on May 20, 2011, 09:35:08 pm

Well all is fine with the bees,10 frames full of stores,eggs and drone grubs the drone have been removed prob about half a frame in total.The super has been put on,just thought i would let you know.

Glad to hear they're doing ok - just wondering why you removed the drones?