“To be(e) or not to be(e)…”

OK – Shakespeare was highly unlikely to have been thinking of pollinators when he penned these famous words from Hamlet, but times have changed considerably since then and the plight of bees, butterflies and other insects that play such an important part in the ecosystem is a subject that should concern us all.

There can’t be many people who are unaware of the recent media coverage of the planet’s environmental problems. While some of the challenges may require major changes in lifestyles and some solutions will have to be driven by governments and world agencies, many have been thinking what we as individuals can do to help and it is with this in mind that The Arundel Bee Project has been launched.

ARUNDEL BEE PROJECT’S QUEEN BEE AND WILDLIFE & RECYLING DAY

A day of bee and nature-themed family fun took place in the Pollinators Garden and in the Norfolk Centre on Saturday 17 August 2024. Celebrating Arundel’s status as a Bee Friendly Town, The Arundel Bee Project volunteers had local honey for sale, as well as an observation hive on display, and advice and education about […]

Posted on: 20 August 2024

ARUNDEL’S QUEEN BEE DAY 2024

Saturday 17 August 2024, 10am-4pm A day of bee and nature-themed family fun for everyone in the Pollinators Garden on Mill Road! Celebrating Arundel’s status as a Bee Friendly Town with local honey from the Arundel Bee Project for sale, observation hive, advice and education about beekeeping, pollinator-friendly practices, children’s craft, face-painting, storytelling and more! […]

Posted on: 19 June 2024

A group of people dressed in yellow and black bee fancy dress

A MAGICAL DAY AT THE ARUNDEL BEE PROJECT’S QUEEN BEE DAY

A swarm of buzzy bees propelled this year’s Arundel Queen Bee day along on a breeze of magic, art, laughter and storytelling for kids of all ages!   Raising awareness of the work of the The Arundel Bee Project and the volunteers who form the Arundel Green Team, the day was all about a celebration […]

Posted on: 21 August 2023

ARUNDEL’S QUEEN BEE DAY 2023, SATURDAY 19 AUGUST!

Celebrating Arundel’s Bee Friendly Town status and the importance of bees !!   Pollinators Garden, Mill Road, 9am-4pm Enjoy lots of free activities – come in a bee, butterfly, pollinator or flower-themed costume and join in with our Fancy Dress Parade at 2.30pm to win a prize!   The Arundel Bee Project stall and observation […]

Posted on: 4 August 2023

FOLLOW THE ARUNDEL BEE TRAIL FOR FAMILY FUN!

A fantastic family-fun way to enjoy your summer holidays this year whilst celebrating Arundel’s Bee Friendly Town status and the importance of bees and pollinators! Purchase your special Bee Trail Map and buzzing Goody Bag filled with sweets and treats for only £2.50 each. CASH PAYMENTS ONLY – THANK YOU! Simply follow the map on […]

Posted on: 3 August 2023

ARUNDEL’S FIRST ‘QUEEN BEE DAY’ IN PICTURES

CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ARUNDEL BEE PROJECT   Mayor of Arundel Tony Hunt, Nick Field, Founder of the Arundel Bee Project and volunteer ‘worker bees’ with Arundel’s Bee Friendly Town award The Arundel Bee Project’s founders with their first batch of honey, a circus performer, an interactive storyteller, a face-painting artist, a guest appearance by […]

Posted on: 30 August 2022

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Arundel Bee Project news

Be a busy bee and return regularly to find out our latest news!

Posted on: 14 July 2020

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EVENTS

Plans are being made for a series of talks, presentations and workshops to be held over the coming year featuring a wide range of topics including how to grow wild flower meadows, the basics of bee keeping, how to create a pollinator friendly environment and much more. In July 2021 we are hoping to host […]

Posted on: 14 July 2020

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LOCAL INITIATIVES

Initiatives that have been discussed and in some cases are already underway include: The formation of a Community Apiary where residents can learn more about bees. This will be located in Herington Field, at the far end of the Community Orchard. Fenced off to create a protected area, the apiary will contain a number of […]

Posted on: 14 July 2020