have been interested in beekeeping for a while, much useful information on this site, like, for example the swarm sticky and the part where you open the hive and find the combs thick with bees, so how do you find queen cells under that lot.

also found this site via the thread on bee suits like the look of these hives
http://www.swienty.com/shop/kurv.asp?shopact=clearall

anyone usingthem? seem a good price especially if brought in bulk

ok regarding stings - I've been stung by a hornet and that's far more painful than a bee or wasp

Also finance. Local beekeeper's associtaion says allow £600 start up costs

Any members either East Dorset/west Hapshireas would like some hands on/mentoring. In return I run a gardening buisness and would be prepared to do some work in return