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rhyddid

Joined: 30 Jan 2005
Posts: 228

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 09 3:17 pm Post subject: bee vest/suit for kids - advice wanted
I've promised to buy my nephews (eight and thirteen) some bee clothing so they can help with the bees this year. They have thick boiler suits and wellies, so I figure I only need buy them a suitable bee vest and gloves. Does this sound reasonable ? Can any one recommend a good supplier for bee vests that does mail order ? Cheers.

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Posts: 35057
Location: Devon

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 09 3:23 pm Post subject:
Where are you Rhyddid? Our apiary does stuff for children from Thornes at discounted prices.

rhyddid

Joined: 30 Jan 2005
Posts: 228

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 09 3:28 pm Post subject:

Jamanda wrote:

Where are you Rhyddid?

Our apiary does stuff for children from Thornes at discounted prices.

I'm in Aberdare.

Any advice on what to buy much appreciated.

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
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Location: Devon

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 09 4:34 pm Post subject:
I'm going to get my little one ( 8 ) an all in one astronaut type suit. I won't bother with gloves though - he can wear latex ones as I do. I'd be worried about gaps with a boiler suit and veil I think. Where does your local association get their supplies from?

Tavascarow

Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 8407
Location: South Cornwall

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 09 7:57 pm Post subject:
These are the best value I've found. I know you can buy cheaper online in Europe but I can vouch for the quality from this firm.

chortlepinkpants

Joined: 03 Feb 2009
Posts: 10

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 09 9:19 pm Post subject:
Hi! Just for comparison......we use 'BBWear' kit, cheap and fully functional! We've always bought from them, and never been let down. https://www.bbwear.co.uk/ Regards Chortle 'P' & Lizardwyn

Mrs Baggins

Joined: 21 Sep 2008
Posts: 837
Location: West Kent

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 12:32 am Post subject:
The guy who is teaching me about keeping bees said not to waste my time buying bee suits from anywhere other than BBwear.

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
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Location: Devon

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 9:46 am Post subject:

Mrs Baggins wrote:

The guy who is teaching me about keeping bees said not to waste my time buying bee suits from anywhere other than BBwear.

Hmmm. Well there's more than one place sells their stuff.

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 11:00 am Post subject:
As a member of the Cornwall beekeepers Association, we can hire kids suits for a tenner a year.......... makes sense since they grow and may not want to continue with it after a season..........

jamanda
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 11:05 am Post subject:

Lorrainelovesplants wrote:

As a member of the Cornwall beekeepers Association, we can hire kids suits for a tenner a year..........
makes sense since they grow and may not want to continue with it after a season..........

That's a fantastic idea!

Lorraine.........

rhyddid

Joined: 30 Jan 2005
Posts: 228

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 9:31 pm Post subject:
Thanks for all the advice. I've emailed a few of the main suppliers including bbwear and hopefully we can find the right suits soon.

Mrs Baggins

Joined: 21 Sep 2008
Posts: 837
Location: West Kent

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 09 8:50 pm Post subject:
LorraineLovesPlants - That is a brilliant idea! I am going to ask about that at my next local meeting!

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 09 11:19 am Post subject:

Im afraid that as I have already hired a suit for my youngster and other people have done the same (obviously) there is a waiting list.

But for those of you who like the idea, try joining your local bee group. With a cheap annual membership you have a load of helpful people willing to mentor you, insurance for your bees and hive and the rental suit deal (well Cornwall Beekeeping association do this).
Having had a mentor for 2 years was a brilliant thing, and if i was starting up again, its the way I would do it, without hesitation.

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