Western Galloway Beekeepers' Association

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Summer Schedule '25

Club News.

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John Adams




It is with regret that we have been informed of the death of John Adams. His funeral is to be private.
John was previously Chair and an active member on our committee. He helped resurrect our association along with Fiona and Jean around 15 years ago and, along with his late wife Margaret, helped get our Honey Show going again.

Dates for your diary.

Winter meetings are held on the last Sunday of the month at Glen of Luce hall, Auchenmalg, starting at 11am

Guests are most welcome for a small charge of £3 – this  includes a hot drink and biscuits.

Coming Up:

2nd November.

AGM.

30th November.

Honey Show Presentations.

25th January.

First Club Meeting of 2026.

With this years honey show coming up in November check out what happened last year:

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