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SBA Autum Convention 21 September 2013

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Workshop Reports

These can now be viewed on the Members' page

SBA's Response

The SBA has responded to the Scottish Government's proposal to create a reserve for Apis mellifera mellifera on Colonsay. You can read the SBA response by logging into the Members' page.

Draft Constitution

The Draft Constitution and associated papers are still available to download on the members' page although the deadline for the first round of consultation has now passed.  A second round of consultation will take place later in the summer and before the Council meeting in November. Please watch this web site and the magazine where details will be announced. I would like to offer sincere thanks to all who contributed to the consultation, and emphasise that all comments will be carefully considered. Alasdair Joyce, 13 May 2013

Dundee University / SBA overwintering survey 2012 / 2013

This important survey for Scottish beekeepers has just bee launched. More information...

Autumn Lecture Tour 2013

Details and downloadable booking form are now available from the Beekeeping Events Diary

Members Page

Please remember to renew your membership in order to continue to have access to the Members Page. If you do not renew your membership, your login name and password will expire at the end of March. 

Council Meeting 2012

Draft minutes and other papers from the meeting are now published on the Members Page. Please log in using your  login name and password as printed on you Moir Card.

House of Lords Debate on Beekeeping, 10 January 2013

Read the transcript of this important debate. More information...

Launch of Intermediate Practical Certificate

Details available from the Beekeeping News page.

Ian Craig, MBE

"Ian John Craig, formerly President, The Scottish Beekeepers Association.  For services to Beekeeping.  (Johnstone, Renfrewshire.)"

The above has been announced in the New Year Honours List.

Warmest congratulations to Ian from the Scottish Beekeepers Association.

Supermarket Honey Report 2012

Published by the markets convener. More information....