The Association runs a series of lectures aimed at new or would-be beekeepers (but of interest to everybody) in early spring. The next course will commence in February 2024.
2023 Events:
Tuesday, 17 January at 7:30pm, Zoom webinar
The Truth about Honey by Lynne Ingram NDB (recording available to members – here)
Tuesday, 14 February at 7pm, Kinellar Hall, Blackburn
Talk: Stephen Palmer – Beeswax and wax processing
February/March
Introduction to Beekeeping Course. [Sold out – See Annual Introduction to Beekeeping Course for more infomation]
Sunday, 26 March at 2pm, Kinellar Hall, Blackburn
AGM
Sunday, 16 April at 2pm, Crathes Apiary
Demo – First inspection – Naomi Adams
29 April and 13 May, Crathes Apiary
Beginners practical courses – Ian Mackley (details to follow)
Sunday, 14 May at 2pm, Crathes Apiary
Demo – Swarm control – Ian Mackley
Saturday, 17 June at 2pm, Milne Hall, Kirkton of Skene.
Workshop – Entering the Honey Show
Saturday, 1 July, Hazelhead Park
ADBKA stand at Aberdeen Highland Games
Saturday, 6 July, Crathes Apiary
Demo – Queen Rearing for the Hobby Beekeeper – Graham Torrie
Saturday, 22 July
Social event and barbeque (details to follow)
Saturday, 22 July, Banchory
ADBKA stand at Banchory Show
Sunday, 30 July – Monday, 31 July, Turriff
ADBKA stand at Turriff Show
Sunday, 27 August, Crathes Apiary
Demo – Winter Preparations – Malcolm Watson
Saturday, 14 October, Kinellar Hall
Honey Show (details to follow)
Saturday, 4 November, Venue tba.
Annual Convention (details to follow, booking required)
Saturday, 2 December, Venue tba
Social/Honey tasting
Sunday, 10 December, Crathes Apiary
Demo – winter Varroa treatment