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- The BBA beginner's course 2025 will take place at Baldragon Academy - Dundee
as per the following timetable:
| Week 1 | 17 APRIL | 3pm - 5pm | Lessons 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | 24 APRIL | 3pm - 5pm | Lessons 3 & 4 |
| Week 3 | 01 MAY | 3pm - 5pm | Lessons 5 & 6 |
| Week 4 | 08 MAY | 3pm - 5pm | Apiary Practical |
| Week 5 | 15 MAY | 3pm - 5pm | Lessons 7 & 8 |
| Week 6 | 22 MAY | 3pm - 5pm | Lessons 9 & 10 |
| Week 7 | 29 MAY | 3pm - 5pm | Apiary Practical |
- Baldragon Academy is qualified to teach beekeeping to National Progression Award Level 5. https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/80504.html
- 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
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
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!
About Us
We will be happy to answer any
questions you may have.
Contact Us
The Secretary,
Greenhillock,
Kirkbuddo,
Forfar, DD8 2NL
Telephone:
+44 (0)7906 306271
+44 (0)7906 306271
E-mail:
secretary@baldragonbeekeepers.co.uk
secretary@baldragonbeekeepers.co.uk
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