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Geordie_rob New Bee
Joined: 07 Jun 2014 Posts: 3 Location: Newcastle, UK
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:02 pm Post subject: Any natural beekeepers in Tyneside/South east Northumberland |
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Hi there, I'm just wondering if there are any natural beekeepers in the Tyneside or South East Northumberland area? I'm totally new to beekeeping but have bought the basics & have also very kindly been given a pre-used tbh from fellow forum member trevody. I have no bees at present but would very much like to chat with other local keepers & I can't wait to get started for myself.
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Barbara Site Admin
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 1857 Location: England/Co.Durham/Ebchester
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Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Rob and welcome
I've been offline for a few weeks, so only just got your PM yesterday and found this post today. I've PMd you back but just wanted to update this post in case you didn't get my PM. Great to hear that you are fixed up with the basic equipment especially so that forum member Trevody was able to provide you with a hive. I love the way this forum works so that we help each other!
I have a feeling that the swarming season is not over yet, so it's still possible that you will get fixed up with bees but if you want to come and play with my bees in the meantime and get a flavour of beekeeping, get in touch..... I've PMd you my mobile number..... and we'll fix something up. Also it would be useful to have your mobile number in case I can locate some bees for you and need to contact you at short notice. PM me with it rather than display it on the forum though, or ring me if you received my PM and I'll save it.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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dowow New Bee
Joined: 15 Sep 2014 Posts: 2 Location: UK, Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Rob, Did you get sorted with some bees? I just started this year and have 2 hives on the go. I am in west Northumberland but work in the south east of the county. I am interesed in a TBH would like to actually see one to get a feel of them before I try to make one over winter. |
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nixong15 New Bee
Joined: 19 Mar 2018 Posts: 3 Location: Consett UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Are any of you guys still keeping TBHs in the north east? I am in Consett and just starting out. TBH keepers seem a bit few and far between. |
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Barbara Site Admin
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 1857 Location: England/Co.Durham/Ebchester
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nixong15 and welcome
I am right on your doorstep in Ebchester. I have top bar hives and conventional framed hives, but lean very much towards "natural" beekeeping. I have helped a few people locally get set up with TB hives and given them swarms from my apiary to get them started. Do you have bees yet? I can put you on my swarm list for this year if not. Also happy to mentor if you need any support.
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Barbara |
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nixong15 New Bee
Joined: 19 Mar 2018 Posts: 3 Location: Consett UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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Barbera, if you could help me out I would be so grateful! (I just sent you a PM hoping you were still active on this site before I noticed this reply).
I haven't found anyone local interested in TBHs and then there you are on my doorstep!
I have just built my first TBH (chuffed to bits with it), I don't have bees yet and I am struggling with that part.
I was going to build a couple of bait hives/nucs but wasn't convinced I would lure anything. I also thought about a package but the nearest place I could find was Yorkshire bees and honey and they couldn't guarantee they would have any. I f I could get on your swarm list that would be fab:) |
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Barbara Site Admin
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 1857 Location: England/Co.Durham/Ebchester
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Please do not even contemplate a package. They are contrary to everything that we strive towards on this forum and I would be happy to supply you with a swarm. I have replied to your PM but will send a further one with my mobile number.
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