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Newbattle Beekeepers Association

Newbattle Beekeepers Association started in the grounds of Newbattle Abbey College  in 2013 with 4 members of the Lamancha Beekeepers Association, established in 2010, and formerly based at Lamancha Organic Farm near West Linton. Through the dedication of its initial membership, the Newbattle Beekeepers' Association has grown to 150+ members and has become one of the foremost Scottish associations, trailblazing in the field of education for new and not so new beekeepers. The Association is a registered charity - SC049575.



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The 2024 Report (TAR)is available to read now

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Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts 2024




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Why become a member?

  • Periodic newsletters
  • Access to our Beginner Beekeeper Course (Find Out More Here)
  • Access to our study group sessions
  • Access to our Bee Academy Library
  • Access to our Online Resources
  • The chance to network with other members at our meetings, through our forum pages and through our Face Book and Twitter accounts
  • Opportunities to learn about the art and craft of beekeeping through our annual programme of meetings, workshops and our mentoring programme. 


So You Want to Keep Bees!

     

Newbattle Beekeepers Association runs a course each year to help new beekeepers learn the art and craft of beekeeping. The course gives aspiring beekeepers a good working knowledge of both the theory and practical aspects of beekeeping.The 2023-24 course is almost complete. The 2024 25 course is fully subscribed. If you are interested in joining the association and becoming a participant in the 25-26 course starting in July click on the link:   I Want to Keep Bees  


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The Beekeeping Year








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Honey & Craft Show
         2024

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Honey and Craft Show - 2024 - The Results 



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Basic Beekeeper Examinations Continue

30 June

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July




Rowan Berry being congratulated on gaining her Basic Beekeeper Certificate by her examiner Lorraine Aitken

Zoe Baillie (r) with her mentor Helen Boyle waiting to begin her Basic Beekeeper "over the hive" examination

Zoe being congratulated on gaining her Basic Beekeeper Certificate by her examiner Lorraine Aitken


Basic Beekeeper Examination Day - 15 June 2024








Saturday 15 June was the day set aside for the Basic Beekeeper course participants (Foster Parents) to sit their final examination, by the end of the day six candidates presented at the Newbattle Teaching Apiary for their over the hive practical examination followed by a question and answer session with Scottish Beekeepers Association examiners. The candidates were joined by their mentors and other members after the examination to celebrate their success . All six candidates passed with flying colours. A celebration lunch was held at the Bee Academy to mark this annual special event. 







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