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.
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
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
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
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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Posted on: 14 July 2020
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
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