With world Bee day falling on the 20th of May this year we thought it would be would be lovely to celebrate the occasion with Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Neal’s Yard Remedies launched their campaign “Bee Lovely” back in 2011 with one important aim, to help save the bees.
Every time you purchase a bee lovely product Neal’s Yard gives 3% of sales towards a charities who help protect these humble vital creatures.
Currently over £250,000 has been raised and donated!
Debbie our Neal’s Yard representative will be based in the main reception on Tuesday 24th of May between 12 – 2pm with a few products from their Bee Lovely range on display for you to sample.
If you decide to purchase remember that 3% of sales will go towards bee-friendly charities who are fighting the cause to protect the worlds precious pollinators.
If you don’t decide to make a purchase on the day here are some other ways you can help:
Get gardening
Planting bee-friendly flowers in your garden is a great way to attract bumblebees and other pollinators. Lavender, sunflowers, and herbs like rosemary or thyme are a great place to start – and they smell great!
Create a bee bath
Foraging, collecting nectar and pollinating our crops is thirsty work. You could help by filling a shallow bird bath or bowl with clean water and arranging a few stones inside to break the water’s surface. This gives bees a place to land and take a nice, refreshing drink.
Spread the word
To really make an impact, you could volunteer with local organisations, get involved in bee counts, and donate to bee-friendly charities. Don’t forget to share your work on social media to help spread the word.