A happy day in June 1997 when President Fred Rattray, sadly recently passed away, presented gifts to retiring President Tom Stewart and his wife Jean. The history of the Association can be down-loaded from here.
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A new password for the current year 2023-2024 is in operation and will be issued on renewal of membership. Members from last year who have not re-joined will continue to receive email messages for a little while longer.
The Association can be contacted through the Secretary on dingwall.beekeeping@gmail.com
DIARY
June
Wednesday 14th 6.30pm for 6.45pm prompt start -Jo and Stuart Young's apiary at Aigas. Directions now available through the Map (top right hand corner).
Wednesday 21st 6.30pm - Chris and Andrea Goddard's apiary between Tore and Muir of Ord
July
Sunday 9th - Queen rearing course at Knocknagael Apiary, Inverness. Details can be found here.
Date to be confirmed -Andrew Carr, Loch Ness Honey
Saturday 22nd - Liz Richmond-Watson, Ardullie Roundabout, A9, Cromarty Bridge. (Don't panic the map will be updated to show you directions.)
August
Wednesday/Thursday 2nd/3rd - Black Isle Show display. (Final arrangements to be confirmed.)
Wednesday 16th 6.30pm - Barbara Gray's apiary in Culbokie.
Wednesday 30th - St Clements, Dingwall. Lorraine Johnston, SRUC. Subject to be confirmed.
Date to be confirmed for Heather Picnic, Evanton. This will be late August/early September.
Week commencing 28th - St Clements, Dingwall - possible talk from Lorraine Johnson, SBA
September
Date to be confirmed for Heather Picnic, Evanton. This will be late August/early September.
Jane Thomson's apiary, Muir of Ord - on a Saturday to be confirmed.
Saturday/Sunday 23rd/ 24th - possible attendance at Strathpeffer Science Fair.
October
Wednesday 4th - Members only - Honey Show 7.30pm St Clements Hall, Dingwall.
The "Latest news" column will be regularly updated with what's new for the Association.
We will continue to keep you up to date with emails. Feel free to use our Facebook page to communicate with your fellow members.
Recent events:
Saturday 20th 2pm - Kay Liston's apiary at Lochcarron. Unfortunately rained off.
Saturday 13th 2pm - Beginners (less than 5 years experience) at Fairfield Apiary. Pam and Barbara assisted Arthur and 9 places were available.
Saturday 6th 2pm - Beginners (less than 3 years experience) at Fairfield Apiary. Pam assisted Arthur and 6 places were available. Photos available in Gallery below.
Sunday 23rd - Fund-raising Boat Race on Rosehaugh Burn, Avoch. 2.30pm - Photographs available here.
Wednesday 19th - AGM - 7.30pm St Clements Church Hall, Dingwall. After a (short) AGM , there was the usual tea and biscuits before the main event of the evening - a fun quiz! So if you thought you knew about beekeeping then this was your opportunity to show off. And if you are a complete novice then this was an opportunity to learn a trick or two. In teams of four, there was four short rounds and the winning team will win a prize. The quiz questions and answers are available from the menu.
March Wednesday 15th - 7.30 pm - an evening's conversation with Willie Robson, Chain Bridge Honey Farm. As always, very enjoyable and educational.
Wednesday 15th February- An interesting and informative presentation from Andrew Card, Loch Ness Honey Company on the subject of "The Benefits of Comb & Running a Brood Factory".
Memberships are renewed as from the April AGM. A link to the membership/ renewal form can be found on the "Joining the Association" page. A new password will be forwarded to you by the Membership Secretary.
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