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Newbattle Beekeepers Association

Book the Bee Academy for your next Event

Venue information:

Newbattle Bee Academy is situated in the grounds of beautiful and historic Newbattle Abbey College on the outskirts of Dalkeith in the heart of central Scotland.

It could well be the perfect setting for your next event.

To arrange a viewing or to find out more please contact us.

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Planning an Event and looking for a venue? 

Please Note:

A session is considered to be a half (1/2) day (4 hours maximum ) use (morning, afternoon or evening). The minimum hire period is one session.

The room hire charge is £50 per session. 

Length (metres)

Width

Maximum Capacity

50 - 60 standing (chairs can be arranged along a side wall if required)

40 seated (theatre style) comfortable 

50 seated (theatre style) tight

50 is the maximum number of seats available

12 seated (boardroom style)

24 seated (cabaret style)

36 seated (at individual tables of 6)

12 seated (horseshoe style)

15 seated (open space style)

Read & Download the Documents Below

Room Layout Configerations

Catering Options

General Conditions of Letting

Booking Form (Pdf) 

Booking Form (Word Download)

Privacy Policy (Download)

Privacy Policy (Read only) 

The best way to layout a room is dependant on a number of factors including:

  • The size of the audience
  • The level of activity and interaction required


Make Your Booking Request

  • Check the calendar below to make sure the Bee Academy is available on the date(s) you require. Click on the event to find out if it is being held at the Bee Academy. 'For Information Only' means that the event is being held at another venue. 
  • To proceed with a booking request download the booking form here.
  • Complete the form in BLOCK CAPITALS
  • Confirm that you have read the Conditions of Let and agree your responsibility for ensuring compliance with these conditions
  • Make a copy of the Booking Request Form, keeping a copy for yourself and attach it to the Booking Request Email  

Year: 2024

1January, 2024
Jan 15 Board of Trustees Meeting - Monday 15 January 2024
Jan 17 Postponed - Foster Parent Forum - Bee Diseasesnd & Apiary Cleanliness
Jan 24 New Date - Foster Parent Forum - Bee Diseasesnd & Apiary Cleanliness
February
Feb 04 Bee Academy Library - Open for Borrowing & Return of Books
Feb 04 February Monthly Meeting - Apiary, Education & Support - Plans for 2024 - Ian, Neil & Martin will lead the discussion
Feb 12 Board of Trustees Meeting - Virtual via Zoom - Monday 12 February 2024
Feb 14 Postponed - Advice Session - Alistair Black - Fife BKA
Feb 14 Foster Parent Forum - Plants and Bees, June gap
Feb 21 Education Sub Group Meeting
March
Mar 03 March Monthly Meeting - Preparations for the April AGM & Social
Mar 06 Board of Trustees Meeting - 6 March 2024
Mar 13 Foster Parent Forum - 1st Colony Inspection, Healthy Brood Nest, Feeding, Uniting
Mar 20 Advice Session - Fife BKA (visit arranged by Alistair Black)
2April
Apr 07 2024 Annual General Meeting - Sunday 7 April, 2024
Apr 15 Board of Trustees Meeting - 15 April 2024
Apr 17 Foster Parent Forum - Reading a colony, Queens, Varroa Board, Drones and Supering
May
May 22 Foster Parent Forum - Value of Strong Colonies, Swarming, Tasks in May and June, June Gap
June
3July
Jul 07 2024-25 Basic Beekeeper Course
Jul 08 Board of Trustees Meeting - 8 July 2024
AugustSeptember
4October
Oct 07 Board of Trustees Meeting - 7 October 2024
NovemberDecember


Newbattle Abbey College is on Newbattle Road, Dalkeith

The Postcode is EH22 3LL

Enter the college grounds through the main gate and proceed towards the main college building directly ahead. At the end of the main drive bear to the left towards the boundary fence between the College grounds and the Business Park. Do not enter the Business Park. At the boundary fence bear to the right and proceed ahead with the fence now on your left. The Bee Academy building is straight ahead and to the right.

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