According to this story on the BBC News website listening to what is going on the hive may help work out what is going on and, more importantly, assist with diagnosis of hive health or swarming.  Interestingly enough this story appears in their Technology section and not Science/Environment.  Also interesting, to me, is that the … Continue reading Listening to Bees

Thorne's are having an extra online sale at the end of this month.  See what is on offer and the prices.  Orders over £100 will be delivered free.  But, if you are a member of Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association, we suggest that you compare prices against Geoff Bazin's list before placing an order.  And remember, there … Continue reading Thorne Online Sale From Jan 28 to Jan 31

Bargains available from 9.00 am Monday 21st. Visit the Thorne website. Hive parts and frames, second quality timber National super £13.50 National Roof 18.00 National Open Mesh Floor 13.50 National Brood 17.00 National Crownboard, no escapes 7.50 National 14"x12" Brood 28.00 National Solid Floor 13.50 National Hive Stand 5.50 National Sloping Hive Stand 7.00 Commercial … Continue reading Thorne’s Online Sale Starts 21st November

Please see message below from Thorne's with details of items on sale for those of you who may now plan to visit relatives in the area over that weekend - but from experience get there early! Dear Beekeeper We are now planning for the beekeeping equipment Sale Day at our Windsor branch. More details below. … Continue reading Thorne’s Windsor Sale – September 10th

The swarming season is with us.  Still collecting swarms in cardboard boxes or other unsuitable containers?  Cotswold Beeskeps are specialists in British made swarm collecting and other skeps.