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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ARAUCARIA FINE FOODS MEAD MAKING WORKSHOP WITH BRUNO HANNEMANNWe are pleased to welcome Bruno Hannemann from Araucaria Fine Foods to the Bee Academy on Saturday 15 February 2025. Bruno is a beekeeper with over 40 years experience and started producing mead in 2013. He has won local, regional and national prizes for his meads and honeys. He has produced meads commercially since 2019. Bruno will deliver his hands-on, one day Mead Making Workshop where you will delve into the ancient art of mead making. If you are a beekeeper wishing to learn or improve your mead making skills or someone interested in the production of artisanal drinks and beverage fermentation in general this workshop is for you. The day will start at 09.30 and end at 15.30. There is a fee of £55 per person (including refreshments throughout the day and a light lunch) In addition you will need to purchase your own brewing kit which will be available on the day, at a cost of £48, it is yours to keep. Find out more and book your place here |
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Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 November 10.30 - 16.00 |
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| Many thanks to those members helping out at Vogrie Pogrie on Saturday 14 September. Their input on the day undoubtably contributed to a very successful outreach event for NBA. This is the third year we have participated in the Saturday Market Place and the first year in "Vogrie Pogriversity" with Kate M delivering a presentation "An Introduction to Beekeeping" Our being at Vogrie Pogrie helps to spread the word about NBA and bees and beekeeping in general. It is also an event that enables us to generate income for the association and this year was significantly better than last year with a 60% increase in revenue compared to 2023. We were in close proximity to the Barrow Band for an hour at 14.00, they kept us entertained and drew in the crowds! |
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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 |
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Huge congratulations to NBA being awarded 1st place in Class 54 (Affiliated Beekeeper Association entries) at the Honey Show organised and managed by the Scottish Beekeepers’ Association at the Royal Highland Show. Our awesome entry was directed and staged by Malcolm Evans with contributions by members in the Show team: Michaela Huber - bespoke wooden base, Lorraine Aitken - Rose Geranium Moisturiser, Orange Lip Balm, Honey Soap and Wax Candle, Malcolm Evans - Wax Wrap and hexagonal metal display stand, Martin Vevers - Russian Honey cake (looks so delicious A fantastic team effort. All NBA members applaud the show team and are super proud of their creativity and skills. Thank you one and all |
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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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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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Find out more about the Varroa Communications strategy - Read the Bee-Blog Post dated 06 September Here |
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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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