Record Surge in Asian Hornet Sightings Raises Alarm Among UK Beekeepers Monday, June 30, 2025 asianhornet beekeeping invasivespecies pollinators pestcontrol nationalbeeunit bbka honeybees wildlifeconservation uk Beekeepers across the UK are on high alert as the number of Asian hornet sightings this year reaches unprecedented levels. These invasive yellow-legged hornets, notorious for preying on honeybees, have been recorded more … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Stars Soothe Vocal Cords with Local Somerset Honey Monday, June 23, 2025 glastonbury honey beekeeping somerset music festival vocals bees local singers Performers at this year’s Glastonbury Festival will have access to soothing honey sourced from a Somerset farm to help protect their vocal cords. Black Bee Honey, a beekeeping collective based in Shepton Mallet, has been … Read More
Glastonbury Abbey Unveils Touching Memorial Honoring Beloved Somerset Couple Tuesday, June 3, 2025 glastonbury memorial abbey robertrichards annmariebuckley wolfgangbuttress sculpture beekeeping somerset reflection Glastonbury Abbey has unveiled a deeply moving memorial dedicated to Robert Richards and Ann-Marie Buckley, a cherished local couple who left a lasting impact on the community. The thoughtfully designed sculpture was created … Read More
Somerset Company’s Bee-Friendly Garden Wins RHS Chelsea People’s Choice Award Wednesday, May 28, 2025 bees gardening biodiversity sustainability pollinators rhschelsea protek urban conservation beekeeping A unique bee-friendly garden co-created by a Somerset-based company has earned the prestigious RHS People’s Choice Award at RHS Chelsea 2025. Protek partnered with the charity Bees for Development to create the striking Bees … Read More