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2026 Winter Programme
Thursday 2nd April 19.30 hrs
Kilmington Village Hall
Use of Bait Hives to catch swarms
Talk by Richard Simpson
Lost your bees overwinter or simply want more, or to catch your own colonies’ swarms? Instead of taking a swarm (if you are lucky) why not tempt it to come to you? Richard will discuss how it is now a regular success for him and how you can maximise your chances too.
Summer Programme 2026
Events colour code:
- GREEN border = External site of beekeeping or general interest.
- RED border = Beginners Events – things you must know in year 1.
- YELLOW border = Things you should know and practice ever after.
EITHER
Saturday 25th April 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Beginners Course: Kit, opening hives, lighting smokers, First Aid
Apiary Team
OR (dependent on weather)
Saturday 2nd May 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Beginners Course: Kit, opening hives, lighting smokers, First Aid
Apiary Team
Saturday 9th May 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Inspecting for Diseases
Meet the Bee Inspector and learn from the professional
David Packham, Seasonal Bee Inspector (retired)
Thursday – Saturday 21st – 23rd May
Westpoint Show Ground
Devon County Show
Stewards needed. Contact Liz Westcott
dcsvolunteers@yahoo.com
Saturday 16th May 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
IMPROVERS
Coaching and Q&A session. Open to all Members
Panel of experienced beekeepers from EDBK
Saturday 30th May 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
IMPROVERS
Making Increase. Something for Nothing. Open to all Members
Why you need new Queens and how to get them.
Nick Silver & John Badley
Saturday 6th June 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Beginners Course
I-Spy: Getting your eye in, interpreting the colony
John Badley & Apiary Team
Saturday 27th June 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Kit clean-up, repair, wax recovery
Apiary Team
Saturday 4th July
Goren Farm
Goren Farm Festival
Mary and Nigel Boulton
Sunday 12th July 16.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Eat, Drink and be Merry – SOCIAL
All Members
Mary Boulton and Rosie Maggs
Saturday 18th July 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Session on YLAH. Latest updates and practical help for members.
Equipment demo of electric harp
Nick Silver, AH Coordinator Milly Frankpitt
Saturday 1st August 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Beginners Course
Extracting and preparing honey
Nick Silver
Thursday 6th August
Honiton Show Ground
Honiton Show
Bees and Honey marquee. Stewards needed.
Saturday 15th August 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
Beginners Course
Preparing for winter. Checking stores, feeding, queen assessment and combining colonies.
Nigel Boulton and John Badley
Saturday 19th September 14.30 hrs
Hunthay Apiary
All Members
Cleaning and Storing Equipment
Apiary Team
Other Summer Show dates:
Stockland : 25th May
Dalwood : 15th August
Hawkchurch : 29th August
Colyford : 26th September
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