Bees are so important to our planet, they have their own special day - 20th May. The aim of this worldwide initiative is to spread the word about the significance of bees, and to encourage everyone, from individuals to businesses to governments, to take action to promote and protect these crucial pollinators.
To find out what the bees on our doorstep are up to, look no further than this very website and revisit A Year in the Apiary, a fascinating and hugely informative blog by local beekeeper Jim Lawson.