Skeps around the world The editor thanks all those who submitted photos, though some were too small for reproduction. One of the best sites to see the extent of skep beekeeping is Mike Alber’s Facebook Group that has nearly 3000 members world wide. A special mention must be given to Kovács Tibor. His range of basketry and weaving projects are numerous and varied; a very imaginative and gifted craftsman.
8 1. Daniel de Rycker, Belgium. 2. Annie Tremblay, Costa Rica. 3. My first skep, Tim Whiitington, Massachusets, USA. 4. Macedonian ‘Trimka' skep Gareth John. 5. Stipica Cicak, Slovakia. 6.‘Le Petit Beefest’ Creuse, France, organised by Karin Maassen and Adam Wright. 7. Ferry Schutzelaars’ Apiary, Harlem, Holland - Susan Knilans and Jacqueline Freeman. 8. Greek Skep, John Phipps.
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