​Dean Forest Beekeepers is run by volunteer members elected at its Annual General Meeting.

Committee Meetings

Meeting Minutes

Minutes from committee meetings are available via our members area.

Andy Gregory

Chairman

Engages the association membership proactively to understand what they want from the association. Manages association committee meetings. Hosts the AGM and introduce speakers at events.

Robin Pittson

Deputy Chairman

Supports the Chairperson to engage membership, manage meetings, and host events.

Phil Ord

Secretary

The primary point of contact for the association; manages public queries, forwards GBKA communications appropriately, forwards communications to members from committee and collates responses as required, takes minutes of meetings.

Geoff Lloyd

Treasurer & Membership Secretary

Manages the finances of the association; ensures membership fees are paid, ensures training course fees are paid, ensures all member purchases are paid; ensures expenses are refunded to committee members.

Di Webb

Education Manager

​Encourage the ongoing education of our membership. Learn from other associations and keep abreast of BBKA/NBU/NDB training. Organise training calendar and logistics for our courses.

Gary Grindle

Apiary Manager

Provides overall direction to the association apiary and gives clear guidance at beginning of each session. Ensures there are enough colonies in the correct state to meet association requirements.

Roger Preece

Apiary Manager (non-bees)

Look after the apiary infrastructure by fixing or arranging to have fixed any issues. Arrange work parties to improve facilities at the apiary as agreed by the committee.

Simon George

Procurement Manager

Runs the branch beekeeping equipment and consumables shop. Manages stock levels, pricing, sales & invoicing.

Richard Matthews

Shows Manager / Honey Show Manager

Liaise with show organisers and obtain tickets for helpers. Arrange helpers to support the shows. Ensure availability of all kit required for show (marquee, tables, stands, leaflets, etc). Arrange trailer towing and transport of bees. Manage show sales and cash for the Treasurer.​
​Book the venue and arrange the judge. Provide the honey show entry form and schedule to members. Manage acceptance of entries, award of prizes and general coordination on show day.

Phil Ord

GBKA Representative

Attend GBKA meetings on behalf of DFB committee and reports back.