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beetron
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 Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 3:43 pm Post subject: Swarm welcomed, Hartlepool area, Co Durham. |
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I have a TBH all set up and ready to go in a nice location and would welcome a swarm to get me started. I'm prepared to travel no problem but it's always nice to keep it local.
Seems to have been a poor winter for northern beekeepers but it's early days so here's hoping.
Many thanks in advance, Neil. |
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Barbara
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Location: England/Co.Durham/Ebchester
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Hi Neil
Got your text. Will add you to my list. No swarms yet from my bees, but should be lots to come as I've not got the hives supered as I had hoped due to other matters taking precedence. I'm therefore reasonably hopeful you might get one although it may be a cast.
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Barbara |
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beetron
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Hi Barbara, many thanks for that. Things are coming to life around here now after some nice weather lately. I was 'checked out' just yesterday by a few scouts as I mowed the lawn, they came and went for an hour or so afterwards around the hive entrance after having a good look at me. It was brilliant to watch.
thanks again, Neil & Mandy. |
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