Tavistock Beekeepers are currently running winter talks via Zoom but hope to return to live ‘in person’ talks to provide a forum for members to meet each other and discuss bee matters.
Events in 2024
| Date | Topic | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 19 May – Bee Tea – 1pm | Come and experience Colin Trier’s totally off-grid smallholding in a rural location near Tavistock, complete with clean compost toilet and filtered/UV rainwater. Guests are encouraged to bring along their clean bee suit and disposable gloves to participate in or observe some beekeeping at the host’s discretion. Food is on a bring-and-share basis and refreshments are provided. Bring a plate, chair and a mug. More information will be emailed to members nearer the time. | Crowndale Road, Tavistock |
| Sunday 9 June – Bee Tea – 2pm | Tony Herbert’s scientific and experimental approach to beekeeping will be on show at his off-grid out-apiary where his varroa tolerant bees thrive. You’ll see a variety of hives in use, including log, Warre, flow, standard as well as a traditional skep. Guests are encouraged to bring along their clean bee suit and disposable gloves to participate in or observe some beekeeping at the host’s discretion. Food is on a bring-and-share basis and refreshments are provided. Bring a plate, chair and a mug. More information will be emailed to members nearer the time. | Sortridge |
| Sunday 30 June – Bee Tea – 2pm | Justine Colton keeps bees in a range of different hive types and is one of the few local beekeepers who successfully keeps bees (and produces honey) in the high altitude and challenging weather conditions of Dartmoor. Guests are encouraged to bring along their clean bee suit and disposable gloves to participate in or observe some beekeeping at the host’s discretion. Food is on a bring-and-share basis and refreshments are provided. Bring a plate, chair and a mug. More information will be emailed to members nearer the time. | Princetown |