Henry
may I suggest you do some reading round this subject
you could start here its a free download called how to start bee keeping for free
If its for free then you are in profit all the way
plus the author is english so he knows the UK scene
http://www.biobees.com/how_to_start_beekeeping.php
David
Living in Anjou , France,
For the many not for the few
http://www.permies.com/t/80/31583/projects/Permie-Pennies-France#330873