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.  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  Email - [email protected]: www.instagram.com/nixonqueenbees/Facebook: www.facebook.com/nixonqueenbees/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nixonqueenbeesWebsite: www.nixonqueenbees.com.au00:00 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 Episode Music