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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Examiners from the Scottish Beekeepers Association visited the NBA teaching apiary on Saturday 7 June to conduct the practical and oral examination. Eight candidates presented for examination and all were awarded a Distinction in the Basic Beekeeper Certificate. A further three candidates will be examined later in the year. A celebration lunch was held in the Bee Academy to mark the success of the eight NBA members. |
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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 2024-25 course is now complete and the 2025-26 course is fully subscribed. If you are interested in joining the association and becoming a participant in the 26-27 course starting in early July 2026 click on the link: I Want to Keep Bees
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| The Association is a Scottish Registered Charity | Also an Affiliated Beekeeping Association (ABA) of the Scottish Beekeepers Association (a Scottish Charity, SC009345) |
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