3rd August, wild bees, and plums.

Today at about 1930h Colin and I will be collecting the feral colony from Abbey Wood, (see previous postings).
The theory is that we will find brood in the recovery Nuc, positioned high up the brick wall of the block of flats.
We will then block the entrance, wrap the Nuc securely in a sheet and carry it off to the Apiary.  Let's hope it goes smoothly then we need to find a home for the bees.
There are "buckets" of plums (Victoria I believe) on the Apiary, all members are invited to pick as many as they like just bring a container.  I've bottled some in honey syrup some in sugar syrup and some in brandy with a little added honey.
Barry