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HannahC New Bee
Joined: 22 May 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Sussex
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 8:00 pm Post subject: Anyone in East Sussex (Brighton & Hove)? |
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Hi there,
I'm hoping to find someone who is open to having me as a volunteer to help them with their hives in the Sussex area (specifically Brighton & Hove, I live in Hove).
I've been interested in bee-centred natural bee keeping for quite a few years and have always wanted to get involved. I've never been in a position to help with bees or to set up any of my own hives (which I'd love to do at some stage but I want to volunteer with someone first so that I can learn how to be with the bees and not cause any harm through rushing or ignorance) but hoping to start now.
Thanks in advance,
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Smorning Foraging Bee
Joined: 20 Aug 2013 Posts: 152 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Too far unfortunately but that's a great idea hope you find someone to mentor you |
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jenny.lansdell@yahoo.com New Bee
Joined: 14 Nov 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:49 am Post subject: Brighton and Hove bees |
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Hi Hannah,
I have a colony of bees in my garden that arrived unannounced in June this year! They have filled two Warre boxes and are now working on a third one.
You are very welcome to come and meet them.
I'm looking out for more people in the area to set up a group, or revive the Lewes and Brighton one that has not been very active recently.
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andy pearce Silver Bee
Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 663 Location: UK, East Sussex, Brighton
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Hi Hannah, my bees are in Washington and at work....I stay late if I need to do anything, so not much help at present I am afraid. There are lots of bees about in the Brighton area so you might find someone....maybe too many!
Jenny...not a good idea to have your email address as your user name...I would change it to your name like me or to a nick/user name you like.
I work very long hours but might be persuaded to contribute to a group in some way.
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