It’s that time of the year when we start getting excited. Not because snowdrops and daffodils are starting to make an appearance – although this is good news for early emerging bees and pollinators. But because we start looking ahead to the Bee Friendly Trust’s annual Bee Friendly Awards. Now in their sixth year, the …
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We are thrilled to unveil our latest bee-friendly project – the Norwood Junction Community Garden. At Norwood Junction Railway Station, the garden had been long forgotten. Grace, one of the station staff, had the idea to transform it into a wellbeing garden. We were asked to lead the project and, over the course of three …
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Over the Summer Solstice weekend (21–22 June 2025), we hosted two glorious days of creativity, community and connection with nature. Families, artists, and visitors of all ages gathered in the 30-hectare nature reserve of Samphire Hoe, to take part in a packed programme of artist-led workshops, performances, and hands-on activities. Interactive artworks emerged across the site – …
Self-pollination, “Bee aware”-ness days and bee-themed Christmas trees – just three of the exciting ways towns, schools and community groups around the country have been supporting bees and pollinators this year. It seems there is no end to people’s creativity and enthusiasm, in fact; something demonstrated by the winners of this year’s Bee Friendly awards. …
Tune into Channel 5 at 9pm on Thursday, 22nd May and enter The Secret Life of Bees – presented by naturalist and wildlife presenter Steve Backshall but featuring the Bee Friendly Trust’s very own Dr Luke Dixon. We were privileged to be included in this two-part documentary, which explores the history, science and habitats of …
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Live music, interactive art installations, performance and poetry, in a striking coastal setting SATURDAY 21ST AND SUNDAY 22ND JUNE We are excited to announce a new event for the summer, held at the atmospheric and inspiring Samphire Hoe countryside park (pictured). Set across 30 hectares, this nature reserve will provide a stunning backdrop to two …
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Meet BFT team member Sid Sharpe, who has recently been featured on BBC news for his role in our homes for nature initiative with Govia Thameslink Railway. We’ve been working with GTR on a project to create 100 homes for nature across its rail network, which includes stations in East Sussex, Surrey, London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire …
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The Bee Friendly Skep Project has now been unveiled in its new residence, at the bee championing Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station, where it will remain until June 2025. Featuring the original six skeps – from female artists and award-winning BBC presenter Maddie Moate, the current exhibition of skeps (traditional beehives) now include three new skeps …
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Our Bee Friendly Awards are entering their fourth year in 2025 and we are welcoming entries now! It’s the perfect project to get started with as we all turn our thoughts towards spring. You can apply for a Bee Friendly Award as a village, a parish, a community group, a station, an office or business, …
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From the National Trust’s Attingham Park, Shropshire to Worcestershire’s Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School; The Bee Friendly Trust Skep Project has taken to the road. Our travelling exhibition, made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council, already features six skeps painted by the award-winning presenter Maddie Moate and five talented female artists: Lucy …
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