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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 09th April 2020
Diagnostic Services provided by SASA during Covid-19
Issued 03rd April 2020
The Defra/Scottish Govt/Welsh Govt Covid-19 and Beekeeping Statement Version 2
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
Advice for Beekeepers from the Lead Bee Inspector of the Scottish Government
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Forthcoming Events:

14 September 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
An online presentation for ESBA members: 'Preparing for Winter and Feeding'.
See the link on the members page for access.


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Beginner's Course 2020:

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.

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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.
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Syllabus

Please click on the link to see the syllabus (opens in new window)
Syllabus 2019/2020
The Syllabus includes details and dates for the following:
  • Winter Lectures
  • Beginners' Classes
  • Summer Events
  • Committee Meeting Dates
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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 Committee Meeting online
27 APR  Web Event: Luis Molero, Lead Bee Inspector for Scotland, gives a presentation to ESBA members.
11 MAY  An online meeting for ESBA members: 'Swarm Control'
08 JUN An online meeting for ESBA members: A presentation on 'Honey Extraction'
               & a talk about 'Post Swarm Control Procedures'
23 JUN  ESBA Committee Meeting online starting at 7:00 pm.
13 JUL   Online presentation: "Taking Bees to the Heather".
04 AUG ESBA Committee Meeting online starting at 7:00 pm.
10 AUG  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 Online presentation: "Preparing for Winter and Feeding".
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