South Cheshire beekeepers

Smoker Fuel

What can you burn in your smoker?
1. Rotten wood – the best if you can find it, and if it is dry! Burns coolly and smells so sweet you’ll be sniffing it!
2. Cardboard – preferably corrugated, but this produces a lot of tar
3. Pine Cones – burn quite hot

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Apiary

Apiary evening July 2010 1
Apiary demonstration on a rather cloudy July evening

South Cheshire beekeepers' apiary is located close to Bradwall village hall allowing hands-on meetings during the summer months where demonstrations are given by the more experienced members, new techniques are tried and the less experienced beekeepers have an opportunity to handle bees.

Taranov Board swarm control demonstration
Demonstration of the Taranov Board technique for swarm control

During the summer special events are run to allow those who are new to beekeeping or contemplating taking up the hobby an opportunity to gain experience and confidence whilst under the guidance of established beekeepers. See MEETINGS for dates of apiary meetings

The location of the Apiary and Bradwell village hall can be found under FIND US