Member Events

These events are for members only. If you would like to join, it is only £5 for membership, which comes with many benefits. Membership runs from January to Decembers (join here)

 

Winter

Throughout the winter months the association meets up monthly. Each event has a different topic and speaker covering all aspects of beekeeping. If there is a subject you’d like to learn about contact our secretary Deborah at eastlothianbeekeepers@gmail.com or use the form here.

AGM 18th January 2024

The ELBKA  AGM will take place on Thursday 18th January 2024.
Venue: Fraser Centre, 3A Winton Place, Tranent, EH33 1AF
Time 7.45 pm

Agenda:
AGENDA
1 Apologies for absence
2 Minutes of AGM held 26th January 2023
3 Matters arising
4 Treasurer’s report
5 President’s report
6 Election of Office Bearers
7 Any other business

Honey Show 18th January 2024

Entries for the Honey Show will take place between 7.00 and 7.45 pm. 
There are 2 trophies to be won: the George Hood trophy for novices and the George Turnbull trophy for maximum points. Please feel encouraged to enter.

Class 1: 1 jar of light blossom honey
Class 2: 1 jar of medium blossom honey
Class 3: 1 jar of dark blossom honey
Class 4: 1 x soft set or creamed honey
Class 5: 1 jar heather honey
Class 6: 1 piece of cut comb honey, blossom or heather (approx. 8 oz)
Class 7: 1 x shallow frame of blossom or heather honey
Class 8: 1 x piece of beeswax (8 – 12 oz)
Class 9 3 pieces of beeswax (may not be matching) can include candles

or other moulded items


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ELBKA meetings are held at:

Venue 
The Fraser Centre
3A Winton  Place
Tranent
EH33 1AF
 
7.30 to 9.00 pmThis

For those that were unable to tune-in on the recent event, or perhaps would like a refresher, Steve has kindly provided a link for us on YouTube BEEKEEPING BY NUMBERS

 

Summer

Hive openings, meetups and days out will be added here

 

Courses

February 15th: Introduction To Beekeeping
(6 sessions over 6 weeks)
The course cover the theoretical and practical basics of beekeeping and gives a sound grounding for the new beekeeper.
Full details here

May 21st: Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
The course is suitable for complete beginners and those who have recently acquired a colony but have yet to attend a course in beekeeping. The general ethos of the course is to introduce the theory elements as an integral part of the practical sessions. Whenever possible, each weekly session will be held outside in the apiary.

Full detail here