{"title":"Overwintered Bee Nucs South Wales – Spring 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve an overwintered bee nuc for Spring 2027, locally managed by Newton Honey in Porthcawl, South Wales.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur established nucleus colonies are prepared to give beekeepers a strong start to the season. Each nuc is supplied on six National frames with a 2026 Buckfast laying queen, brood at different stages, food stores and a healthy population of worker bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverwintered bee nucs for South Wales beekeepers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery colony is managed through winter and assessed as spring develops. Your bees will be supplied in a ventilated Correx transport box, ready for collection and transfer into a suitable National hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix National frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished overwintered colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Buckfast laying queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrood in different stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney and pollen stores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilated Correx transport box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection from Porthcawl, South Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe expect nucs to be ready for collection by \u003cstrong\u003e31 May 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exact dates depend on spring weather, colony development and any statutory bee-health movement controls. We will contact each customer to arrange collection when their bees are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice, deposit and collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total price is £250. A £50 deposit is charged at checkout, with the remaining £200 charged on 1 March 2027 under the pre-order payment plan. These are live colonies and are available for collection only; they cannot be posted or shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-frame-national-bee-nucs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView current availability and reserve your 2027 overwintered bee nuc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumbers are limited. If you have questions about suitability, preparation or collection, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Newton Honey\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"6-frame-national-bee-nucs","title":"Overwintered Bee Nucs – South Wales Spring 2027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverwintered Bee Nucs in South Wales – Spring 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order for Spring 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your beekeeping season a strong start with an established overwintered bee nuc, locally managed by Newton Honey in South Wales. Each nucleus colony is supplied on 6 National frames with a 2026 Buckfast laying queen, brood at different stages, food stores and a strong population of worker bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour nuc will be supplied in a ventilated Correx transport box, ready for safe collection and transfer to your hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal price: £250. A £50 deposit is charged at checkout. The remaining £200 will be charged on 1 March 2027 under the pre-order payment plan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection only from Newton Honey in Porthcawl, South Wales.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe expect nucs to be ready for collection by \u003cstrong\u003e31 May 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because these are live colonies, exact collection dates depend on spring weather, colony development and any statutory bee-health movement controls. We will contact you to arrange collection when your bees are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat your 6-frame National nuc includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 National frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished overwintered colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Buckfast laying queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrood in all stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney stores and pollen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong population of worker bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilated Correx transport box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to transfer into your hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocally managed in South Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere do I collect my nuc?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection is from Newton Honey in Porthcawl. We will contact you to arrange a suitable collection time once the colony is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen will my overwintered nuc be ready?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe expect collection by 31 May 2027, subject to spring weather, colony development and statutory bee-health requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat type of queen is included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach nuc is headed by a 2026 Buckfast laying queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwintered bee nucs are produced in limited numbers, so early pre-ordering is recommended. If you have a question before ordering, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Newton Honey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newton Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64004383670621,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/2295\/5357\/files\/national-nuc-deposit-only-2026-reservation-spring-285-5435-p.jpg?v=1774636808"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/2295\/5357\/collections\/national-nuc-deposit-only-2026-reservation-spring-285-5435-p.jpg?v=1774636819","url":"https:\/\/newtonhoney.co.uk\/collections\/nucs.oembed","provider":"Newton Honey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}