Save the Bees

 We are looking to get our hives in the next few weeks [ not on the campsite ] and so are very aware of the threats to our bee colonies, I have had this link to a petition which is a step to take some action about the plight of the bees so have taken the opportunity to spread the word here, this is an extract from an email:
'Silently, billions of bees are dying off and our entire food chain is in danger. Bees don't just make honey, they are a giant, humble workforce, pollinating 90% of the plants we grow.

Scientists increasingly blame one group of toxic pesticides for their rapid demise, and bee populations are recovering in four European countries that have banned some of these products. But powerful chemical companies are lobbying hard to keep selling these poisons. Our best chance to save bees now is to push the US and EU to join the ban -- their action is critical and will have a ripple effect on the rest of the world.

We have no time to lose -- the debate is raging about what to do. This is not just about saving bumble bees, this is about our survival. Let’s build a giant global buzz calling for the EU and US to outlaw these killer chemicals and save our bees and our food.  Sign the emergency petition now and send it on to everyone and we’ll deliver it to key decision makers:'or visit the website avaaz.org

Happy New Year

We had a great Christmas with family and friends , just before Christmas John and I fitted a walk in around the area of Spyway Barn Farm  and here is a picture of a piece of sculpture done by Mike Bisley which is almost hidden behind a stone wall.  I gave John a voucher for a stone carving lesson at The Burngate Stone Centre in Langton Matravers. Jo gave us a beautiful stone bowl made by Val Quinn so stone seems to be the theme! We have commissioned a new piece of sculpture by Midge Bullock a Great Crested Newt, this will have a place outside the shop at Tom's Field Why a Great Crested Newt, well these are around in Langton area.