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Last chance to get some!

To make sure you get yours pop along to the online shop and place your order now 

Take me to the Online Shop 

Pick it up on Sunday 5 March 

SBA March Webinar - Wednesday 1 March, 19:30

Lorraine Johnston will be sharing her experiences and activities over the last year in her new role as the SRUC’s Bee Advisor and as part of the Scottish Government’s Bee Health team.

Lorraine will be a familiar face to many Scottish beekeepers, whether that’s as Chair of the South of Scotland Beekeepers’ Association, as the founder of Annan Academy’s Bee Club or at the many beekeeping events and local association talks across the country. 

To book your free place please click on the link below

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Are you checking the weather forecast for Newbattle before you visit the Teaching Apiary?

Here is a link to our TEMPEST Weather Station where you can check the forecast for today and the next Nine days.

Take me to the Newbattle Tempest Weather Station 

See below for the forecast for Saturday & Sunday

When: Friday 21 - Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 April, 2023

Where: Harper Adams University, Shropshire, TF10 8NB

What: Lectures, Workshops and Seminars

Also

A Bumper Trade Show on Saturday 22 April 

Bookings are Now Open - Find Out More

At:

The BBKA Spring Convention Information

The Scottish Beekeepers Association  is looking for Young Beekeepers interested in becoming a member of Team Scotland 2023

Three Young Beekeepers (at least 12 but not yet 18) along with two adults will represent Scotland

Interested? or Any Question? 

Please Contact 

Bron Wright 

Before 15 February, 2023

Needed - Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 June, 2023

To welcome visitors to the Honey Tent. With over 10,000 visitors per day is one of the most popular attractions at the show.

If you have been before please volunteer again, if not you will be more than welcome to get involved.

 

Interested?

I want to Volunteer

The 2023 AGM will be held at the Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross, KY13 8FQ on Saturday 29 April, 2023 from 11:00 to 16:00

Nominations are invited for the position of Trustee and must have a proposer and seconder.

If you are interested you can find out more on the Scottish Beekeepers Association  website.

If you have any questions please contact Helen Nelson at:

Secretary, SBA 

 

 

MICROSCOPY WORKSHOP

The 2 day Microscopy Workshop this year will be held on the 11th and 12th of March at the University of Edinburgh Dick Vet School at Roslin, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG, and in preparation for the Microscopy exam which will be held in the spring of next year.

To find out more about this workshop, the equipment options, costs and deadline for registering, please click on the link below or refer to the February Scottish Beekeeper magazine.

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Wax Workshop

The 1 day Wax Workshop will be held this year on Saturday the 4th March from 10am at Portmoak Village Hall, Scotlandwell, Fife, KY13 9HY. 

If you're keen to do more with your wax, then this workshop is definitely worth attending. During this practical course you will learn how to make candles, mould wax, create flower and fruit mouldings, build and wire foundation, and make wax wraps.

Please check availability first by contacting Alan Riach on 07702 436 612. Then book your place by clicking on the link below

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Skep Workshop

The ever popular Skep Workshop is going to be on Saturday the 15th April at Portmoak Village Hall, Scotlandwell, Fife, KY13 9HY.

On this one day practical course you will learn more about skep beekeeping and will be supplied with all the materials you need to be able to create your very own 'swarm collection quality' skep.

Places on this course are very limited (only 8 participants) so please contact Alan Riach first on 07702 436 612 to check if there's spaces left. If so, you can book your place via the link below

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