The day was 13C, sunny but windy.  All colonies are on National Single Brood without supers unless otherwise stated.

Hive 1 – inspected by Peter Reader- National Brood & Half.  9 frames bees 8 frames BIAS. Queen (marked white) seen. Sufficient room and stores.  Brood box foundation added above QE.  Health OK.  Temper 3.  12 April, Super removed.  Feeder added.

Hive 2 – inspected by Richard Williams – 9 frames bees, 8 frames BIAS.  Queen (marked white) seen. Sufficient room. Requires feeding. Drone brood removed, varroa seen.  Temper 3. 

Hive 3 – inspected by Ali Holingbery- 5 frames bees, 3.5 frames brood, capped & uncapped. Eggs not seen. Queen (marked white) seen. Sufficient room and stores.  Brood foundation added above QE.  Health OK.  Temper 2. 

Hive 4 – inspected by Graham Rowden – 8 frames bees, 5 frames BIAS. Queen seen, marked white. 2 new brood foundation added. Sufficient room and stores.  Health OK.  Temper 3. 

Hive 5 – inspected by Liz Hawes – 3? frames bees, 6 frames BIAS.  Queen (marked white) seen.  Limited room, sufficient stores.  super added.  Health OK.  Temper 2.