AN Okehampton business recently welcomed members of the Plymouth Beekeeping Association (PBKA) to their premises for an informative tour and discussion on various beekeeping topics.

The PBKA is a branch of the Devon Beekeepers Association and their visit to Natioal Bee Supplies included an interesting tour of the company's manufacturing area where examples of the company's bee hives and related hive equipment were being made and the merits of using best quality Western Red Cedar were discussed.

The group were also taken to the wood drying facility where stacks of cut and dried cedar are kept for many months, sometimes years, prior to use. The visit culminated in the company's large showroom, which is open to the public, for refreshments and a chance to view the large range of beekeeping equipment and supplies.

Bill Stevens, joint owner of National Bee Supplies, said: 'We always welcome individual visitors, or large groups, to our premises here in Okehampton, particularly from local Devon, Cornwall and Somerset beekeeping associations.

'We're very proud of our facilities and enjoy sharing our success with others.'