Newbattle Beekeepers Association started in the grounds of Newbattle Abbey College in 2013 with 4 members of the Lamancha Beekeepers Association, established in 2010, and formerly based at Lamancha Organic Farm near West Linton. Through the dedication of its initial membership, the Newbattle Beekeepers' Association has grown to 150+ members and has become one of the foremost Scottish associations, trailblazing in the field of education for new and not so new beekeepers. The Association is a registered charity - SC049575.
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The AGM was held on 27 April 2024 |
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So You Want to Keep Bees!
Newbattle Beekeepers Association runs a course each year to help new beekeepers learn the art and craft of beekeeping. The course gives aspiring beekeepers a good working knowledge of both the theory and practical aspects of beekeeping.The 2023-24 course is now underway with 12 participants. If you are interested in joining the association and becoming a participant in the 24-25 course starting in July click on the link: I Want to Keep Bees |
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Novice, Junior and School Classes Available to Enter |
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2023 Trophy Winners From l to r Neil Rutherford - Best Honey Tina Misselbrook - Most Points, Baking Martin Vevers - Best in Show (Victoria sponge) Aidan Dorren - Best Newcomer Not available for photograph - Gino Jabbar - Most Points
Honey & Photography Judging complete & rosette and prize card awarded
|  Honey & Craft Show Trophies on Display >>> The Glass Art Trophy (top left) (Hand Blown Glass infused with honey) Awarded for the best Exhibit in the honey classes The Founders Cup - Peter & Joyce Jack (middle left) The highest number of points accrued by a member of Newbattle Beekeepers Association The 10th Anniversary Salver (top right) The Best Newcomer to the Show The NBA Quaich (middle right) The Best Exhibit on Show - all classes The Baking Trophy (bottom right) The highest number of points in classes 18-23
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Another successful and fun NBA Honey and Craft Show was completed over the weekend of 25 & 26 November. Congratulations to all who submitted amazing entries. Interesting that honey entries were down this year. Probably a reflection of this year’s chaotic weather and the impact it had on the honey harvest. Grateful thanks to Judges Alan and Cynthia Riach, Steward Annette Evans and Show Organiser Malcolm Evans for all their hard work. A new trophy was awarded this year - the NBA 10th Anniversary Commemoration trophy to be awarded at the Trustees’ discretion. It was awarded to the Best Newcomer Achievement in Show - Aiden Dorren Another year of learning what are the highest standards to strive for and acclaiming our talented members. |
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A great day at Vogrie Pogrie on Saturday 16 September. Even although it was cold compared to recently we had great fun sharing with visitors all about bees and selling Newbattle Beekeepers Association honey and products of the hive to raise funds for NBA. The music was lively and invigorating and seeing the kids (and adults) having great fun being chased by dinosaurs was a delight to watch. Huge thanks to Helen, Annette, Val and Malcolm for such a great job delivering yet another successful event. |
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Find out more about the Varroa Communications strategy - Read the Bee-Blog Post dated 06 September Here |
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| The Association is a Scottish Registered Charity | Also an Affiliated Beekeeping Association (ABA) of the Scottish Beekeepers Association (a Scottish Charity, SC009345) |
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