What do I need to start beekeeping

 How much time does it take up

The beekeepers year

 How much is it going to cost me to get started

Do I need to belong to a local association

 Do I require a licence to keep bees

When & how should I start

How do I decide on what hive type to use

	Should I use Open Mesh Floors (OMF)
	What style of frame should I use?
	Should I use castellations

What type of bee suit should I buy

What type of Smoker should I buy

Where do I get my beekeeping equipment from

Can I make my own hives

Where do I get my bees from

What ‘type’ of bee do I have a choice of

Will I Get Stung If I Keep Bees

Just how many bees might there be in my hive

Can I keep my bees on my allotment

If You are an Allotment Owner

Can I keep bees in my garden

How many hives can I keep in my garden

Can I use a lawnmower near the hive

Will they bother the neighbours or pets

Will they mark my washing

How do I set up a small apiary

  I do not want more than one colony of bees, is that ok

What can I paint my hives with

What colour is best

 Am I insured

Are there any laws regarding keeping bees

I am a Vegan, is beekeeping exploitative

Where do I get help from in a hurry