For generations, the new Jewish year has been greeted with apple and honey, symbolising the hope for a sweet year ahead. Last year we had an idea to inspire a network of 200 hives...
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 Already doing all we can, will continue, we love bees!! Jo from NYRO
I don't have a garden but grow a lot in window boxes and will grow outside whenever i can. Lucy
I promise to keep my huge blackberry bush (where many bees visit) and also to have a part of the garden set to wild flowers to aid the bees in London. Diane
Great stuff! Rather than be afraid of them we must ensure their safety and encourage them by planting more flowering plants in our back gardens. Cyrus
I pledge to buy local honey and support the bee garden at school. Ben
Capital idea stop using pesticides Nicola
I pledge to source local honey and use that as an alternative to my usual honey, which comes from further afield! Jane
I pledge to promote Capital bee through my own networks and help spread the word. Olive
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London Honey festival
Our August event celebrates London Honey at the Royal festival Hall. Meet local beekers, see observation hives, and taste London honey |
50 community hives
We are currently training 75 beekeepers at 7 sites in London. Read their stories and meet the beekeepers. |
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Capital Bee is part of Capital Growth, the campaign for 2,012 new food growing spaces in London by 2012. We are supported by the Mayor of London and funded by London Food.
Capital Bee promotes community-run beekeeping in London and campaigns for a bee-friendly city. |