# 23) Willie Robson (UK)

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Podcast: [Breeding the Honeybee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breeding-the-honeybee-5581713)
Published: 2024-03-16T11:32:51+00:00
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Willie Robson is the biggest keeper of the old English black bee in the world. His family business is Chain Bridge Honey Farm, which was established in 1948 by Willie’s father. Willie has been working in the business since 1962 and now works alongside his wife and children. Chain Bridge Honey Farm is based in Horncliffe which is in the UK but right on the Scottish border. 00:00 Introduction 2:18 The biggest English black bee breeder in the world 7:50 Total Natural Immunity 9:45 Varroa and Willie’s bees 10:30 Working with black bees 11:30 Black bee reserves 12:15 The future of the black bee in the UK 13:12 Willie’s favourite part about beekeeping 14:15 Chain Bridge Honey Farm showroom 16:30 Advice to new beekeepers 17:30 Brother Adam Check out willie’s business website https://www.chainbridgehoney.com/ Join the podcast Facebook community group - This is a great place to comment on the episode, share some of your own tips or just say hi! https://www.facebook.com/groups/breedingthehoneybee Podcast proudly brought to you by Brent Nixon at Nixon Queen Bees (Ballarat VIC, Australia) https://nixonqueenbees.com.au/ Email Brent brent@nixonqueenbees.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixonqueenbees/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nixonqueenbees/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NixonQueenBees Episode Music https://audionautix.com/

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