Holsworthy Beekeepers is a branch of Devon Beekeepers Association
Registered Charity Number 270675
Site last updated on:
13/08/2025
Membership
Advantages of membership:
- help and advice from experienced beekeepers
- organised courses for new beekeepers, including an opportunity to examine bees at the branch apiary
- interesting talks throughout the winter from a wide range of local and regional beekeeping experts
- bee disease insurance to give recompense for any colonies that have to be destroyed because of notifiable diseases. This is only for Registered and Junior members
- public liability insurance up to a limit of £5 million in any one year and any one incident against accidents arising from their beekeeping activities. There is an excess of £500 for any claims that relate to property
- hire of some beekeeping equipment
- opportunity to sell honey on the branch stand at various shows during the year
How to join
The membership year runs from January to December and we normally start to take subscriptions from both new and existing members in November. All enquiries should be sent to Deirdre Conniss at treasurer@holsworthybeekeepers.org.uk
Meanwhile all are very welcome to attend any of our meetings as guests, you don't have to be a member, although we hope that you will join when membership opens in November.