Our regular meetings and lectures take place at the Teignbridge District Scout Headquarters in Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot (unless otherwise directed).

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Newton Abbot Beekeepers Association

UK Registered Charity Number: 270675

Newton Abbot Beekeepers Association (NABKA) is a branch of the Devon Beekeepers Association (DBKA), which in turn is affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA). A member of NABKA is automatically entitled to membership of the other two.

Founded in 1875, DBKA has a long history which is described in interesting detail in Ron Brown’s ‘1000 Years of Devon Beekeeping’ (a copy of this booklet is held in our branch library). ‘Beekeeping’, our Association journal also forms an interesting historical record.

As a not-for-profit organisation DBKA (and NABKA) are run on a voluntary basis for the benefit of bees and beekeepers. We actively encourage membership to provide the help and resources needed to promote beekeeping and to support beginners and 'old hands' alike.

Newton Abbot branch has 86 members [Aug 2009] in such places as: Abbotskerswell, Ashburton, Bishopsteignton, Bovey Tracey, Chagford, Chudleigh Knighton, Dawlish, Ipplepen, Kinsteignton, Manaton, Moretonhampstead and Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

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Our membership overlaps slightly with adjacent branches of the DBKA - Exeter (to the North), Okehampton, Tavistock and Plymouth (to the West), Totnes (South) and Torbay (to the East). click here to see other branch websites

More information about Newton Abbot...


Link to town website

Link to Teignbridge District Council

During the summer, the Clay Lane apiary is manned by volunteers and open to members on Saturday afternoons.

Committee

Officers and Committee, 2009

The date and time of the next committee meeting is to be March 17, 2010 at 7.30 pm. It will be at Ray Ford's house.

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Clay Lane Apiary