About Us

PBKA is a branch of the Devon Beekeepers’ Association, we are a welcoming group of likeminded beekeepers with a passion for all things bees and apiculture based in Plymouth, Devon.

We have over 100 years of experience in our current membership with members ranging from beginner beekeepers in their first season through to those with many colonies and years under their belt.

PBKA are a highly active club with regular meetings at our branch apiary for the practical elements of our range of courses. We also undertake trips, events, lectures, and social events. See our events for more details.

Events

Our Mission

PBKA’s Mission is To Be The Home Of Hobby Beekeeping In Plymouth.

We exist to promote the craft of responsible apiculture and to raise awareness of the honeybee and its contribution to the ecology of Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH BRANCH COMMITTEE 2025/2026

• Chair: Mark Grieves
  

• Vice chair: Bruce Robinson
  

• Secretary: Jean French
  

• Treasurer: Bernie Talling
  

• Apiary Team: John Shanon, Allen Blight, Marian Cernak

• Librarian: Jayne Clark
  

• Social Media/Website/Funding: Olga Grieves
  

• Asian Hornet Team Leader: Mark Grieves
• Education Team: Bruce Robinson, Mark Grieves, Jean French
• Social Secretary: Shaun Sperinck
• Microscopist: Bruce Robinson
• Safe Guarding Officer: Simon Bowden
• Branch Delegate to attend DBKA Executive Council Meetings: Mark Grieves

• Swarm Liaison Officer: Mark Grieves
  

• Assistant Committee Representative: Phil Aitken, Gavin Young, Marian Cernak