Forthcoming Events:

Scottish Smallholder Festival 2019
Saturday 26th October 2019
Scottish Smallholder Festival 2019
Venue: The Forfar Mart
ESBA will have a stand at this event which proved very popular last year.
There is much to enjoy at this festival for all the family.

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.

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

Diary

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
03 FEB  Winter Lecture, "Future Threats to Honeybees in Scotland", presented by Mairi Carnegie (SASA)
11  FEB  Beginners' Class (First of Four in 2020)
25 FEB  Beginners' Class
02 MAR Annual General Meeting
10 MAR Beginners' Class
16 MAR Winter Lecture, "Honey Show Preparation", presented by Andy Anderson
24 MAR Beginners' Class (Last of Four for 2020)