Staff and residents at a care home have been busy as bees raising awareness for one of the world’s most important insects.
Hickathrift House in Marshland St James has been celebrating World Bee Day with tons of activities over the last week.
Created by the United Nations, the day is celebrated annually across the globe to increase people’s knowledge of the role bees play in our lives.
Residents had the opportunity to learn the history of beekeeping, how the insects affect food production, making honey cake and planting bee-friendly flowers in the garden.
One of the highlights of the week included a visit to Skylarks Preschool for a day of crafts.
General manager, Paula Colman, said: “The residents all love to watch the wildlife in our garden so they were only too happy to help plant some bee-friendly flowers to attract more bees and butterflies.
“It is so important to look after all our wildlife but especially to help protect our bee population given their importance in the food chain.
“It has been great fun celebrating our amazing bees across the week.
She went on to thank Vicki and the whole team from Skylarks for the visit as the residents were thrilled to join in.
“I loved visiting the local nursery and helping the children make bee crafts,” said Betty, one of the residents.
“Little Rosa, who visits us at the care home, recognised us straight away and took us to sit down for snacks and crafts - bless her.
“What a wonderful morning.”
