Beekeeping - Short and Sweet

In this week's Podcast:  While it's cold I've been trying to explain on video the new split board method which is very similar to the Demaree swarm control method, today I'll try to explain the subtle differences and I have some good news finally about the truck and trailer question.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 194 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Truck and Trailer Licencing Laws: Click Here

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In this week's Podcast: It's turned frosty outside, I've more Varroa chat and an update on other beekeeping stuff to keep you amused, if only for a short while.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 193 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Varroa Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3896/IBRA.1.53.5.10
Bee Aware Varroa Info: https://beeaware.org.au/archive-pest/varroa-mites/#ad-image-0

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In this week's Podcast: One year ends and another begins, our beekeeping calendar continues and as reports come in about high varroa numbers I wanted to remind everyone about the dangers of Oxalic Acid. Stay safe folks.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 192 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Varroa Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3896/IBRA.1.53.5.10

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In this week's Podcast: Merry Christmas Everyone, It's Christmas Eve.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 191 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

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In this week's Podcast: Sharing the adventures that don't always go to plan are sometimes the most helpful to others. Listen in for more truck troubles and the result of being an impulse buyer!

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 190 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

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In this week's Podcast: With the Winter Solstice just around the corner it's time to flesh out some of those plans and get it down on paper. Consolidation in some areas, Growth in others, it's an exciting time to be a Bee Farmer.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 189 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Modern Beekeeping for all Your Honey Paw Poly Hive Needs

Brunel Microscopes - Suppliers of Microscopes for Beekeepers

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In this week's Podcast: Jet-lagged, not at all, back from the States and rested up ready to crack on with our Winter clean up. So, keep your seat belts securely fastened in case of turbulence and let's talk beekeeping!

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 188 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

National Bee Unit's Annual Hive Count 2021: Click Here

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In this week's Podcast: It's Holiday time, I'm off to the States, we've appointed a new apiary manager for our association and I've some new ideas for swarm control.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 187 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:

• Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
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In this week's Podcast: I've just returned from a trip to catch up with the borage and pumpkin farmer we worked with through the Summer. We had an interesting chat and there are big plans for next season, let's get planning!

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 186 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:

• Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
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In this week's Podcast: It's been a chilly old week, I'm here to advocate you sell some honey and I've had a trip to Milton Keynes to stock up on honey room equipment.

Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks and welcome to Episode 185 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.

Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either.
Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk

Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:

• Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access Here
• Stewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click Here
• Twitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our Feed
• Instagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great Photographs
• Sign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here

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