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Ian Forbes and John Beedie Memorial Library

Published on January 4, 2022March 22, 2022 by ADBKALeave a comment

We are very pleased to be able to offer our members the opportunity to borrow a wide range of books on bees and beekeeping free of charge. Our library collection amounts to nearly 100 titles, dating back as far as 1912. We also hold many up-to-date publications. Whether you’re studying for your beekeeping examinations or just seeking more information on our shared passion, there’s sure to be something here to meet your needs. Check out our catalogue via this link.

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Visit to Murray McGregor’s queen-rearing apiary

Published on September 7, 2021 by ADBKA2 Comments

By Olga Macaulay

Every year Murray McGregor invites members of ADBKA to visit his queen-rearing apiary in Blairgowrie. This year, due to some Covid restrictions, only thirty lucky visitors were allowed to come. Most of us know Murray and his colleague, Jolanta, who is the “Chief” of the “queen-rearing factory”. This year we were pleased to also meet Murray’s daughter Linnet.

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2020 Review

Published on February 7, 2021 by ADBKA1 Comment

We will probably look back at 2020 as one of the strangest years anyone can remember. It affected all our lives – for some more profoundly than for others.

As the world started to wake up to the emerging Covid pandemic, Association activities in the first couple of months of 2020 proceeded as usual with a demonstration and a talk. We held a normal AGM, but national lockdown restrictions were imposed shortly thereafter and the annual beginners’ course was suspended half way through. Meetings for the foreseeable future were reluctantly cancelled. The Apiary and its bees were maintained, but member visits were not possible.

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Ode to the Beekeepers

Published on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by ADBKALeave a comment

See Ode to the Beekeepers here.

January 21^st saw the premiere of a new film about beekeeping in the North East called ‘Ode to the Beekeepers’. Unfortunately, there could be no red carpet or champagne, because to comply with social distancing requirements the event was held online.

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Late-season events round-up

Published on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by ADBKA

The last term of our honey year started 14 September with the SBA Convention hosted by us – the ADBKA – and a wonderful contribution by our committee members that helped to make the day such a success.

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Days out: the museum, the barbeque and the heather visit

Published on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 by ADBKALeave a comment

This year’s ADBKA days out started in July with a visit to the Zoology Museum on St Machar Drive, with a special treat arranged by Hannah to see some trays of insect displays that aren’t usually on view to visitors.

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A hive of activity: Why there’s a buzz around beekeeping

Published on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by ADBKALeave a comment

Copy of an article from The Press and Journal, 5 May 2019, by Ellie House

[Visit the P&J link to watch the video.]

You would be forgiven for flinching a little at the thought of getting stung, but if you leave a bee to go about her business, the chances are, she’ll give you a wide berth in return.

This is the philosophy of Naomi Adams, who can spend hours tending to an apiary in Crathes each week.

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In memory of Lindsey Macaulay

Published on March 11, 2019 by ADBKA

Tributes to Lindsey from Olya, John, and Joan (edited):

Olya Kurasova Macaulay

The first time I saw Lindsey he looked strict and serious – but I soon learned that he could smile and laugh and had a terrific sense of humour. He was openhearted, honest and generous, and I had no doubt that he was a person I could fully trust and rely on.

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