Last night’s AGM meeting was well attended, with 27 members joining on Zoom. It was the second year that the speaker praised BBA for the numbers attending the meeting.

Bees Abroad has shared some genuinely heartening news from its recent Big Give campaign, and it deserves a proper spotlight on the Borders Beekeepers website. In the space of one week, supporters helped raise a total of £50,523 to support beekeeping training and community development in Nigeria.​

Beekeepers gathered at Caddon Hives/Abelo in Caddonfoot on a damp November Saturday morning to explore a wide range of beekeeping kit. The event featured splendid tea, coffee, and cakes, plus a tempting 20% discount on products. A standout item was a splendid educational hive, attracting much interest.

The 2025 Honey Show at Smailholm Hall was a delightful afternoon, offering ample space for exhibits and participant gatherings. Despite a slightly smaller turnout, nearly all competition classes were represented with many strong entries. Dr. Gino Jabbar, an expert honey sommelier from Edinburgh, served as this year’s Honey Judge and led a popular honey tasting experience where attendees voted for their favorite honeys. Anne McClelland gave a practical and well-received talk during the judging, inspiring hopeful participants for the 2026 show.

David Evans’ talk on 8 October was both clear and engaging, as he explored the art of bait hives with his characteristic blend of insight and dry wit. He walked us through the key factors that make a bait hive successful and shared how he puts these principles into practice in his own beekeeping.