I started in 1977 when 'self sufficiency' was all the rage.  The wheel has turned full circle since then as it is now fashionable again!  Having only a very small garden and an allotment, cows, pigs etc were out of the question and so we tried poultry and bees.  My wife developed an allergy to feathers after a while and so those fowl that weren't eaten were re-homed.

My son got married last year (now the year before last!) and I gave them an empty hive as a wedding present.  My daughter in law, (who is with me at the moment) is in touch with her local BKA who have a communal apiary where she could place it. She has asked for a smoker and veil for her birthday!  I'm so pleased!

Chris

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