apiculture n. beekeeping
apiarist n. one who keeps bees
apiary n. a place where bees are kept
© Okehampton Branch of the Devon Beekeepers Association 2024 - Registered Charity 270675
Not a member?
Non-members are welcome to come along to any of our winter meetings; just turn up and introduce yourself. The Village Hall in Whiddon Down is on the road exiting the A30 in the direction of Moretonhampstead. The Village Hall is next to the Post Inn pub and there is a good-sized car-park.
If you are considering taking up beekeeping and want to see what it's like to work with live bees then you will be welcome to join one of our summer apiary meetings. However, you will need to contact us beforehand so we can arrange for suitable protective clothing to be provided
Apiary Meetings
Okehampton branch doesn't have its own apiary. Summer meetings are held at members apiaries. One advantage of this is that meetings are held all over our area so there should be a meeting nearby to all members at some time during the summer. Another advantage is that we get to see different styles of beekeeping in action.
Okehampton Branch’s Winter Programme
2025/26
Our winter 2025/26 programme of six evening meetings, all held at Whiddon Down Village Hall on the second Thursday of each month ran from October 2025 through to March 2026. Details of up and coming meetings and activities are published below.
Okehampton Branch Winter (& into Spring) Programme
- Thursday March 12 - at Whiddon Down Village Hall at 7:30 pm. Clare Densley and Martin Hann introduce their new book - ‘A Practical Guide for Considerate Beekeepers’ (including Book Sales).
- Thursday March 19 - Daytime meeting visit to National Bee Supplies offices and workshops. 11 am to 12:30 at Hameldown House, Hameldown Road, Exeter Road Industrial Estate, Okehampton EX20 1 UB. Booking in advance is essential (contact our chair, David Wolley to book). And there will be an opportunity to buy equipment from NBS, while visiting the site, benefiting from a 10% discount!
- Thursday April 9 - 7 pm at Fingle Bridge Inn, Drewsteignton. Okehampton Beekeepers’ annual dinner (menus and the meal price are in The Okehampton Branch March Newsletter)