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Dave Sparks a local Bee-keeper
attributes success to Kingsbridge in Bloom.

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After becoming interested in keeping bees, Dave Sparks completed a training course last year. He purchased his first nucleus hive early this year, which he keeps near Tacket Wood in Kingsbridge. (See map)

It's generally understood that the first year of a hive produces very little honey. However, Dave has so far, collected twenty pounds of honey. After discussions with experts locally about where and when bees forage, he has concluded that the impressive production from his hive is down to the thoughtful planting by Kingsbridge in Bloom volunteers.

Bees travel up to three kilometres in search of food. The area to one side of the hive is farmland with little on offer. In the opposite direction is the town where the bees are spoilt for choice!

BEWARE - ASIAN HORNET THREAT!   to our Bees - SEE HERE

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The UK bee population
There are over 250 species of 
bee in the UK: 25 species of bumble bee, 224 species of solitary bee and 1 honey bee species. • Pollinators such as bees are estimated to be adding up to £600 million per year to the value of UK crops through increased yield and quality.
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    • RHS Britain in Bloom Results 2023
    • RHS Britain in Bloom Results 2022
    • GARDEN COMP. RESULTS 2022
    • RHS 2021 Portfolio + Online Submission + Pictures
    • RHS Certificates 2020
    • 2020 Virtual Garden Display Entry Form >
      • 2020 Garden Display Picture Entries
    • RHS Awards Structure
    • SWIB - RESULTS 2019
    • GOING FOR GOLD in 2019
    • IYN Newsletter
    • Children's Sunflower Results 2019
    • RHS National 'Best Town' Results 2018
    • RHS 'Champions of Champions' Results 2018
    • RHS Judging 6th Aug 2018
    • 2018 Garden Competition Awards
    • RHS Judging 6th July 2017
    • IYN Judging 12th July 2017
    • AWARDS >
      • Britain in Bloom 2016 >
        • Britain in Bloom 2015
      • RHS Best Parks Award 2016
      • Previous Awards
    • Judging Guidelines
    • Portfolios & Guidance >
      • Portfolios
    • School Gardening
  • GALLERY
    • RHS Judging July 2023
    • General Pictures
    • QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUTARY SERVICE 2021
    • KIB Post Lockdown 2020
    • Historic Picture Postcards
    • Kingsbridge Town Videos
    • Neglect to KIB Pride
    • Kingsbridge Past by Postcards
    • Western Morning News Articles
    • RHS Judging Days
    • Primrose Line Railway Bridge
    • Church Street Gardens
    • Bees
    • Window Display
    • Beast from East
    • RHS - SWIB Judging & Awards
    • RHS - IYN's Judging & Awards
    • Hay Cart Restoration
    • Spotlight on Wildlife
    • Picture Gallery 2023
  • EVENTS
    • BIG GREEN HEART WEEK
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    • Prize Draw
    • Family Activity Trail
    • Tranquillity Trail
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