The Bee Shop in Monmouth’s Agincourt Street is celebrating the ancient tradition of Candlemas this week. Candlemas, 2 February, marks Winter’s mid-point, between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Candles are lit to celebrate the coming of Spring and for many traditions, it is time for rededication and pledges for the coming year. Many Christians

Bees for Development is pleased to announce the return of the Monmouth Bee Festival on Sunday 1 August. The Monmouth Bee Festival’s welcome return will be filled with all kinds of delights and entertainments themed on the wonderful world of bees, held at The Nelson Garden and Chippenham Fields. And on Saturday 31 July,

One Donation, Twice the Impact for Bees, Trees and People Bees for Development, the Monmouth-based charity that makes life better with bees around the world, is running a week-long appeal starting this Earth Day, Thursday 22 April. With the funds raised, they will train at least 200 people living near Digya National Park

Beekeepers' charity asks: Can Your Bees Give Back? Bees for Development is calling on beekeepers to raise funds to help others through their passion for beekeeping. The charity is running this appeal at a time when COVID-19 is causing unexpected consequences for people who already face severe poverty. There are now thousands more

HRH Duchess of Cornwall takes on new role as President of charity which uses beekeeping to reduce poverty. Announcement made on occasion of “World Bee Day” celebrations.