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SUMMARY:Microscopy Exam
DESCRIPTION:SBA Microscopy Examination Module 9 \n  \nThis will be held in Strathbrock Community Centre\, Broxburn EH52 5LH on Saturday  3rd October 2026 \nThis examination lasts 3 hours and the candidate will need to provide suitable microscopes and equipment necessary to complete the examination. As of 2026\, the Microscopy Certificate is required to enter the Scottish Apiarian Examination. \nThe candidate’s knowledge and skill will be put to the test through a series of practical tasks along with an oral examination. \nPlease study the Microscopy Syllabus (Issue April 2022) available on the SBA website at \nSBA Services /Education /Microscopy  https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/sba-services/education/ \nApplicants must be members of the SBA and have passed their Basic Beekeeping (BB) or Junior Beekeeper (JB) exam. It is also advisable that you should have attended an SBA 2-day microscopy workshop. Please can those who attended the Microscopy two-day Workshop in 2025 or earlier try for the exam. The exam fee is £75. \nThe exam will be administered by Dr Mark Barnett (Roslin Institute) mwbarnett@me.com \nPlease apply by 12th September 2026 either online \nOR \nBy post\, on an Exam Application form\, link below to download the form \nhttps://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Exam_Application_Form_July2026.pdf \nand enclosing a cheque for £75 made out to the Scottish Beekeepers’ Association and send this to Mark Barnett\, 8 Greenknowe Farm Cottages\, Gordon\, TD3 6LA. \nYou’ll need your SBA membership number and your BB or JB certificate number. \nApplicants will receive an email acknowledgement by the 19th of September\, if you have not heard by this date please contact Mark to ensure you are registered for the exam.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/microscopy-exam/
LOCATION:Strathbrock Community Centre\, 189A Main Street\, Broxburn\, EH52 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EXAMINATION
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SUMMARY:November Webinar South African Bees and Beekeeping with Dr Lynne Hepplestone
DESCRIPTION:SBA Webinar\nWednesday 11th November at 7.30pm\nBees and Beekeeping in South Africa and Namibia with Dr Lynne Hepplestone\nThis Winter’s webinar series kicks off with a familiar face to many\, Dr Lynne Hepplestone from South Africa. Lynne will cover beekeeping in Southern Africa\, how it is similar to and different to UK beekeeping. She will also discuss their indigenous bee species and how these differ from what we know in the UK. \nLynne is a veterinarian\, musician\, SBA Honey Judge\, hobbyist beekeeper and mead-maker. She is currently working in Namibia at their School of Veterinary Medicine as a Senior Clinician and Clinical Lecturer in the Small Animal Medicine Dept. This includes\, as always\, ‘All Things Bees’. The School also teaches bees and beekeeping in its curriculum. \nOur webinars are free to SBA members\, or £2 per webinar for non-members. \nTo book your place please click on the following link \nhttps://buytickets.at/sba/2447172 \nFor free access to all future webinars\, you can join up as a Supporting Member. This also includes a copy of our regular members’ magazine\, the Scottish Beekeeper. To join as a Supporter please click here.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/november-webinar-south-african-bees-and-beekeeping-with-dr-lynne-hepplestone/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:Module Examinations November 2026
DESCRIPTION:SBA Module Exams will be held on 14th November 2026\nPlease apply by 30th September \nModules 1 to9 will be offered\, including the Plants and Pollinators (P&P) Module 4 and the NEW History of Beekeeping Module 9.\nNote: Module 8 can not be sat until all other modules (except P&P) have been completed.\nApplicants must be SBA Members\, but do not need to have obtained their Basic or Junior certificates. \nThe exams will be offered in Online and Written (exam centre) format. Online will require an open computer (work computers are often locked down). Exam centres will be set up in various geographic locations dependent on application numbers – you may have to travel. \nThe exam fee is £42. You can apply using the link below \nApply and pay online \nor complete the Exam Application Form and send it with the fee to the Education Officer \nCarol Gunn will administer the Online exams.\nAlan Riach will administer the Written exams. \nWhen applying\, please state whether you require Online or Written. \nPlease remember to check the syllabus for each module\, which can be found in the Education pages of our website\, along with some guidance on sitting the exams\, link below \nEducation
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/module-examinations-november-2026/
LOCATION:Online or exam centres (TBC)
CATEGORIES:EXAMINATION
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SUMMARY:SBA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2027 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) \nwill be conducted in person at the Corran Halls\, 54 Corran Esplanade\, Oban\, PA34 5AB \non SATURDAY 24th APRIL 2027 from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm \nThe formal meeting will be followed by lunch and an afternoon of talks\, finishing at 4.00 pm \nMore details to follow in the New Year. \nIf you have any resolutions you would like to put forward for this meeting\, or you would like to nominate trustees please contact our General Secretary via email secretary@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/sba-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Corran Halls\, 54 Corran Esplanade\, Oban\, PA34 5AB
CATEGORIES:AGM
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SUMMARY:Wax Workshop
DESCRIPTION:WAX WORKSHOP \nSATURDAY 15th MAY \nBlair Drummond Community Hall\, Blair Drummond\, Stirling\, FK9 4UX \nOur next fun and informative one-day SBA WAX Workshop will be held on Saturday 15th May 2027 at Blair Drummond Community Hall\, Blair Drummond\, FK9 4UX . The workshop will run from 9.45 am to 4 pm. \nDelegates will get hands-on experience in the production of moulded candles\, dipped candles\, wired foundation\, polish\, moisturising cream\, flowers\, rolled candles\, and wraps. \nThis would make a lovely gift or entertaining day out with family and friends. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided\, but please bring a packed lunch and your own mug. \nMore details will follow in the New Year.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/wax-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Blair Drummond Community Hall\, Blair Drummond\, Stirling\, FK9 4UX
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