MedusA Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Having already got agreement in principle from our allotment liaison officer, we had our allotment AGM yesterday. We put it to the plotholders that we would like to have a small apiary in the community orchard area. The response was an overwhelming YES In fact there wasn't one person who voted against it. We're hopefully going to start on the apiary fencing over the easter weekend, but hives may be a bit longer coming as Thornes have an 8 week wait on their Bees on a Budget kits right now. I've got an empty nuc just in case I get a swarm before we have a hive ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 What fantastic response, that's great news. Hope it's up and running before too long, and look forward to hearing the progress this year. Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 congrats! our local council MAY run a pilot scheme this year but seeing as i cant get a plot i am going to have to wait to get any chance of anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Fabulous news! I bet your allotment neighbours will benefit from extra pollination, I've certainly heard that reported from people who have allotments with apiaries on. Can we have some pictures when you get your apiary set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks for the good wishes. I'll try to take loads of pics as we do the building and setting up. We're hoping to start with the fencing this weekend (weather permitting). We're very excited about the idea. One of the plotholders is alreqady rallying people to plant lots of nectar-rich flowers to reward the bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Good luck with it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Well we put the Bank Holiday weekend to good use (and a couple of afternoons too) and we've built the fencing for the apiary. The Allotment Liaison Officer insisted it was 7 - 8 feet high, for elf'n'safety reasons. We decided to use rolls of bamboo panelling to provide a visual barrier for the bees to fly over, but still allowing ventilation and dappled sunlight through. We secured chicken wire around the base to prevent dogs/children from going underneath the panelling. You can see a slideshow of what we've done so far here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel 0406 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 hi great news on getting a yes and WOW it looks fab, brilliant work love the slide show you will have happy bee in there xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 That's looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Looks good! Hard days work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Looks fab, MedusA. Looking forward to the nest installment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Wow, you have been busy! Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
