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
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
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:
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.