Richard Rickitt of BeeCraft Magazine will talk on
Bees and Trees – An Ancient Partnership.
An ancient and close relationship with trees has greatly influenced the evolution and geographic distribution of honey bees. This talk reveals how trees enabled bees to colonise the British Isles and the ways in which people living here perhaps first interacted with and exploited honey bees, eventually becoming beekeepers. The talk looks at what trees provide for bees including cavities in which to nest and various essential resources, and how the relationship can work both ways. It concludes with a look at some of the most useful UK species of trees for honey bees including those worth planting in the garden and a rundown of trees that can flower for bees in every month of the year.
The meeting starts at 7:30pm in Newent Community Centre (aka Glebe Chapel – see our Winter Talks post for details.) Please make every effort to attend I’m sure it will be worth the effort.
Newent Branch of Gloucestershire Beekeepers 
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