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sounds great. is he looking to get rid of any more hives? I would love to get started in this like you and have the space for it...
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SHould be straightforward. What type of hive? Move the hive at dusk. Strap the whole thing over and under tightly right over/around the roof and floor with ratchet straps and stuff some foam packaging, grass or suchlike in the entrance. At this time of year you won't have to worry about swarming until next spring (slim slim chance they still could but unlikely). You might just have to 'super up' as we are entering peak nectar flow month.
When you put it in the garden, face the entrance towards something solid and tall if possible. Then they'll fly upwards upon exit rather than zipping over your neighbours' gardens at head height. You should try to get the placement right, as its a slow process to move them in future (few cm a day).
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A friend and colleague who keeps several hives is emigrating later this year. Because the gf has been hankering to keep bees for some time (went on a course, bought some books) and the flat does have space in the back garden, I'm taking one of the hives off him. The adventure is going to start in a couple of weeks when I transport the hive from Merton to Brixton using a cargo bike.
The potential for me becoming a Darwin award entry is significant.