bee hive

[bigal123_123]

can anyone tell me the best place to buy bee keeping equipment as im thinking of setting up hoping to go on a course in spring

[greasyfire]

I would say the internet if your a serios beekeeper but if you jus want to house a cople bumbles then a local garden centre will be best. However you can go to those mega giant garden centres that have evrything a man-or woman needs

[bigal123_123]

thanks looking to keep bees for honey and as a pass time

[Mrs Dobby]

Thornes, in their January sale, usually have full hive (budget one) for about £100, and they do beginners kits. Get in touch with your local BBKA and get some info from them and good luck!

We started this year, and now have 3 hives up and running in our first apiary, with our second apiary under construction (hopefully we'll have another 3 or 4 hives in it this year!)

Take a look at our blog for some info and piccies!

[bigal123_123]

thanks blog looks great already booked a course and looking at the omlet beehaus so hoping to start next year

[Digger-07]

Just a friendly word of caution regarding the omlet beehaus. I don't know much about these and it looks like a good idea but watch out that you are not buying something that is too unique. Frames come in standard sizes, usually National, or Langstroth and most suppliers make frames and foundation thereby there is competition and keen pricing. If you go for something that you can only get from Omlet they can charge what they like. I would wait until you have seen what the local club say before you order anything as you may be able to pick something up from them to get you started. Many associations have mentoring schemes in existing apiaries.

Good luck with the bees they need as many friends as they can get.

[Scottishnewbie]

Thornes, in their January sale, usually have full hive (budget one) for about £100, and they do beginners kits. Get in touch with your local BBKA and get some info from them and good luck!

We started this year, and now have 3 hives up and running in our first apiary, with our second apiary under construction (hopefully we'll have another 3 or 4 hives in it this year!)

Take a look at our blog for some info and piccies!

I just discovered that Thornes are literally about 4 miles away from me!! AND I'm starting a bee-keeping course in January! I am soo excited

[bigal123_123]

thanks digger for warning every thing seems based on national hive but cant seem to find parts for sale so may have to think again