Metal Runners 94p per pair
The idea of turning the joinery workshop into a National Hives business originally arose out of my own desire to start beekeeping and a few months ago I was lucky enough to meet Richard H who offered a couple of colonies in exchange for equipment. Last week I travelled down (in the new Peak Hives livery) and picked up two hives bursting to the seams with British Black Bees. After a very nervous journey up the M1 I made it back to Tideswell and with some effort in the dark managed to get the hives in place. I was concerned that it might have been early in the year to bring colonies up here to the cold Peak but the bees were ready so delay was out of the question.
Yesterday I had a window of opportunity to do a first inspection and super the colonies.
First Bee Inspection
So far, to my untrained eye, everything looks good. Now to see if the combination of the often inclement (to say the least) Peak District weather and my inexperience as a beekeeper will not result in disaster. I will do my very best. Fortunately I’m with Chesterfield BKA who are known to be very supportive and also have a couple of aquaintances who are experienced beekeepers who might be able to lend a hand.
I’m delighted to have found you… and just around the corner from me… I live in Wardlow. I’ve been wanting to find a local beekeeper for some time now; my previous attempts having brought me a gentleman near the Staffs border who was intending to call in when next in the area, but it came to nought. As well as a large bee-friendly garden, I have a small croft and adjoining field which I’d be happy to turn into a wild flower meadow (it’s currently not being grazed, other than by my five free-range hens). I’d love to help the national bee population, but hesitate to buy a hive until I’m confident I’d do more good than harm. I’d appreciate any help/advice you can offer. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you get a moment to respond. Regards, Anne.
Thanks for the comments Anne. Off on hols for the next 2 weeks but please get in touch when we get back and I’d be very happy to offer any assistance I can. All the best. Nick.