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  • Apiary Visits for the Beginners' Class (2024): Our 2nd apiary visit is scheduled for Friday, 3rd May between 3pm and 5pm.


  • Anita Long now shares a comprehensive report detailing her trip around the world, including her visit to Baldragon Academy, in the summer of 2023. (See the Baldragon Academy page on this website)



  • Bee Shed at Baldragon Academy:

Members Please note: The bee shed will be open on Tuesday's and Thursday's between 1:30pm and 3:00pm for instruction. If any members wish to attend please email our education officer, in advance, so that we may control numbers. edu@baldragonbeekeepers.co.uk


  • See our Contact Page for an online Membership Application Form.

 

Founded in 2021

Objective: To encourage, promote and support the dissemination of apiculture knowledge, both practical and theoretical, within educational faculties, community groups, and the general public, through education, mentorship, advice, training and oversight of apiary management and to promote the conservation and biodiversity of the honeybee.

Baldragon Beekeepers' Association (BBA) is affiliated to

 Scottish Beekeepers' Associaton (SBA).

Office Bearers

Fred Mollison

Chairperson & Education Officer

  • Started Beekeeping in 2016
  • Now with 3 apiaries and multiple colonies
  • Mentor to other beekeepers
  • SBA qualifications leading to Master Beekeeper
  • Healthy Bees Project (Training & Certificated)
  • Train the Trainer qualification
  • Coaching & Mentoring Level 5 qualification
  • Winner of ESBA Challenge Cup (Honey Novice) 2019
  • Qualified as a Scottish Expert Bee Master 2023
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Simon Mortlock

Vice Chair & Website Editor

  • Started Beekeeping in 2017
  • Now with 2 apiaries and multiple colonies
  • SBA Basic Beekeeping Qualification (with distinction)
  • Healthy Bees Project (Training & Certificated)
  • Member of SBA, BBA & ESBA
  • Winner of ESBA Challenge Cup (Honey Novice) 2018
  • Supplier of local honey to local outlets
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Mary Bruce

Secretary

Beekeeper since 2017 but still a novice. Smallholder with sheep, chickens, horses, and of course a dog to oversee operations. Happy to have visitors anytime!

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Julie Livingstone

Treasurer

"TBA"

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