Members can borrow the following items.
To request a loan use the form at the bottom of this page. A request will be confirmed by email.
The equipment needs to be collected and returned to Sleaford, address will be in the email.
Steam Cleaner
This only fits a national hive. Remove the hive roof and place cleaner lid on top of hive. Place perforated tray above floor. Steam melts all wax and sterilises woodwork.
A fee of £5.00 per week is charged.
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Basic Beekeeping Tools
This is an educational resource. If is free for members to use for non-commercial events. For Commercial use a fee of £5.00 per week is charged.
This selection of basic tools is for talks and exhibitions, they are not intended for practical use.
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Honey Extractor
A fee of £5.00 per week or part of week is charged.
Before it is returned, borrowers MUST ensure that the extractor is thoroughly cleaned and in a state ready for the next person to use.
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VHS Video Tape
This is an educational resource.
If is free for members to use for non-commercial events. For Commercial use a fee of £5.00 per week is charged.
This is a video tape only, borrower will need to supply their own VHS video player.
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Beekeeping Clothing
This is an educational resource.
If is free for members to use for non-commercial events. For Commercial use a fee of £5.00 per week is charged.
There are two adult jackets, one large child and one small child full length suits. Leather gloves size 7 and size 5.
If using for practical bee work please ensure all items are laundered before return.
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Observation Hive
Please read the risk assessment before making a booking. Some organisations will request a risk assessment. Members may use ours provided all provisions within it are met.
This is an educational resource.
If is free for members to use for non-commercial events. For Commercial use a fee of £5.00 per week is charged.
Borrower will need to populate with bees. Lower nuc box takes up to 5 National frames. Upper part takes a single brood frame.
Please ensure the hive is cleaned before return.
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Show Kit
Mainly for Heckington Show.
Contains posters, pictures etc. but mainly hessian for covering display areas.
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Loan Equipment Request Form
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