>The good news is that people are continuing to show interest in beekeeping,
with novice classes still being taught on a standing-room-only basis nearly
everywhere they are offered

The bubble seems to have burst in the UK.  Numbers of beginners are falling
rapidly.

Best wishes
 
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
 

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