March 2016

It seems that slowly, slowly governments are waking up to the dangers of the neonicotinoid pesticides. Let us hope they do not drag their feet for much longer. How many bees have you seen this spring? We have far fewer feeding at the farm. In spite of a tremendous display of cherry blossom we have…

HM Government petition I, along with many others, including quite a few readers from my Facebook page, signed a petition last year to beg the British government to seriously and in all conscience consider the withdrawal of neonicotinoids pesticides from the market. These chemicals almost certainly damage the nervous systems of bees and other insects….

Our bees are dying out fast. Last year your support was critical in convincing the Government to create a Bee Action Plan to save our bees. Now we need your help once again. Can you be part of the generation that helps save British bees? Bees Minister Lord de Mauley wants your thoughts on his…

Please take the time to watch this http://www.tfsp.info Bees on the Brink. These two parts were sent to me from the States from Bee Ambassadors: Part One: http://www.startribune.com/local/268611322.html?site=full Part Two : http://www.startribune.com/local/264929101.html?site=full

If you haven’t signed this yet, please do. It is vital https://secure.avaaz.org/en/save_the_bees_us_pet_loc/?bhNkKeb&v=46969

If you live in the UK you might want to sign up for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. They do sterling work in creating awareness for the bee communities. Many of which are being put on endangered species lists, which is very concerning indeed. Here are their details: Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Registered Charity No:1115634 / Scottish…