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1. COVID-19 Update
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2. Forthcoming Events
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3. Beginner's Course 2020
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4. Wanting to Join ESBA?
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5. Syllabus
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6. ESBA Calendar
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Issued 19th October 2020
Issued 09th April 2020
Issued 03rd April 2020
Announced 02nd April 2020
This year's Dundee Flower & Food Festival is cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Published 28th March 2020
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Issued 25th March 2020
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Issued 25th March 2020
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Beginner's Course 2020:
NOTE: Details for courses in 2021 will be updated here when possible.
Please click on the following link to see further details of this course:
Beginner's Course 2020
Please note, for Beginners that have enrolled, course material is now available for download from the 'Members Page' of this website.
Please note, for Beginners that have enrolled, course material is now available for download from the 'Members Page' of this website.
Wanting to Join the East of Scotland Beekeepers Association?
If you are interested in joining the E.S.B.A. and/or becoming a beekeeper please e-mail the secretary
(email hyperlink for the secretary is at the top of this page)
Or complete the form below:
We would be delighted to hear from you.
(email hyperlink for the secretary is at the top of this page)
Or complete the form below:
We would be delighted to hear from you.
Syllabus
Please click on the link to see the syllabus (opens in new window)
The Syllabus includes details and dates for the following:
- Winter Lectures
- Beginners' Classes
- Summer Events
- Committee Meeting Dates
ESBA Calendar
2019
07 OCT Winter Lecture, "Queen Selection and introduction", presented by Margaret Thomas.
15 OCT ESBA Committee Meeting.
26 OCT Scottish Smallholder Festival at Forfar.
04 NOV Winter Lecture, "Queens versus workers, evolution and genetics of the honeybee",
presented by Prof. Steven Hubbard.
02 DEC Winter Lecture, "My Method of Beekeeping", presented by Graeme Sharpe
2020
06 JAN Winter Lecture, "Adventures with Sweat Bees", presented by Sabine Crozier
14 JAN ESBA Committee Meeting
03 FEB Winter Lecture, "Future Threats to Honeybees in Scotland", presented by Mairi Carnegie (SASA)
12 FEB Beginners' Class (First of Four in 2020)
26 FEB Beginners' Class
02 MAR Annual General Meeting
11 MAR Beginners' Class
16 MAR Winter Lecture, "Honey Show Preparation", presented by Andy Anderson
25 MAR Beginners' Class (Last of Four for 2020) online
26 MAR ESBA Online Committee Meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
27 APR Web Event: Luis Molero, Lead Bee Inspector for Scotland, gives a presentation to ESBA members.
11 MAY Member's Online Presentatation: 'Swarm Control'
08 JUN Member's Online Presentation: 'Honey Extraction'
& a talk about 'Post Swarm Control Procedures'
23 JUN ESBA Online Committee Meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
13 JUL Member's Online Presentation: "Taking Bees to the Heather".
04 AUG ESBA Online Committee Meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
10 AUG Member's Online Presentation: "Varroa: Recognise, Monitor & Treat Effectively".
22 AUG Heather Picnic CANCELLED due to Present Government Guidance on Coronavirus.
04 SEP Dundee Flower & Food Festival CANCELLED
05 SEP Dundee Flower & Food Festival CANCELLED
06 SEP Dundee Flower & Food Festival CANCELLED
14 SEP Member's Online Presentation: "Preparing for Winter and Feeding".
12 OCT Member's Online Meeting to discuss Equipment starting at 7:00 pm.
13 OCT ESBA Online Committee Meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
02 NOV Member's Online Presentation: "Wild Bees in Tayside" starting at 7:00 pm.
07 DEC Member's Online Meeting: "To Discuss the Best Sources of information available from Books and the internet" starting at 7:00 pm.
2021
11 JAN Member's Online Meeting/Presentation: Subject 'Preparations for Spring' starting at 7:00 pm.
12 JAN ESBA Online Committee Meeting starting at 7:00 pm.
01 MAR Annual General Meeting
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