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2020 Review

Published on Feb 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 Feb 6, 2021Feb 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 Jan 2, 2020Jan 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 Oct 24, 2019Oct 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 Mar 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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The 2018 Honey Show

Published on Nov 9, 2018Dec 23, 2018 by ADBKALeave a comment

By Ian Mackley

Yet another successful annual Honey Show was held at Kinellar Hall on 20 October. The Schedule was significantly revised for this year, removing Classes where there had been only few or no entries in recent years in order to make the Show more manageable. Thirty-nine people submitted 169 entries in total. 2018 has been a good year for spring and summer honey but very poor for heather honey and this was reflected in the entries: 20 each in the light and soft-set classes, but only a handful of heather honey entries. Continue reading “The 2018 Honey Show” →

Marin Anastassov – Honey Bee Nutrition and Supplemental Feeding

Published on Nov 9, 2018Feb 7, 2019 by ADBKALeave a comment

SBA 2018 touring lectures – Marin Anastassov BSc, MSc, NDB

Marin Anastassov – a master beekeeper and one of the few holders of an NDB – visited Aberdeen on 5 October, and gave a fascinating talk on honey bee nutrition and supplemental feeding as part of the 2018 SBA touring lectures in Scotland. Continue reading “Marin Anastassov – Honey Bee Nutrition and Supplemental Feeding” →

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