The pen usually sold for queen marking is the Uni POSCA Marker Pen PC-5M.  The usual charge is £4.14 plus delivery unless you include this in an order of over £100.   Or you can by direct from Geoff Bazin for £3.50. However the best value is S.E.T in Bridge Street, Haverfordwest who carry the full range of … Continue reading Queen Marking Pens – Why Pay More?

A sale started today in Lidl for straps with tension ratchets - a set of 4 being £9.99. It may be worth checking them out for securing hives, etc! Many thanks to Chris Welton for the 'heads up' on this!!

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