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East Devon Beekeepers Winter Programme 2025

Thursday 2nd October 1930 hrs
Kilmington Village Hall
The ‘Other’ Bees. A talk about Solitary Bees by Brigit Strawbridge.
There are around 280 different species of bee to be found in the UK; as diverse in size and appearance, as they are in behaviour, life-cycles, and habitat requirements. Brigit Strawbridge is a wildlife gardener, amateur naturalist, and advocate of bees. In this illustrated talk, she will focus on solitary bees, their roles as pollinators and their myriad relationships with flowering plants. The talk also advises how we can help by creating more pollinator-diverse gardens and habitats.

Thursday 6th November 1930 hrs
Kilmington Village Hall
Branch AGM President, Hilary Kirkcaldie.
The Business. What has gone on in the past year? What would you like to go on in the next one and who will keep the wheels turning? All the facts, figures and business including election of committee and Officers. Your chance to have your say.
+ BBKA Education with Sue Stokes.
The Basic, Modules and more. The new BBKA Learning Platform, how it fits together and all the support available from your Branch and Association to help you learn, improve your beekeeping and get the best from your bees.

Thursday 4th December 1930 hrs
Kilmington Village Hall
Social and Cooking and Sampling Food with Honey.
Organiser, Mary Boulton
Enjoy a night off with your fellow members. Bring a partner, have a chat, and…….
A repeat of last year’s event that so many enjoyed. A variety of tempting recipes as published in BBKA News and BeeCraft magazine. Come and try some, vote for your favourite and find out which is judged the best.

Saturday 17th January 2026 10.00 am
Online Zoom meeting
Devon Beekeepers’ Association AGM.
The essential business of the DBKA. Meeting details to be announced.