Bees for Development, the specialist beekeeping charity based in Monmouth has been invited to exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 for a third consecutive show.

In 2021 the charity’s stand was awarded a Bronze following on from the Silver it achieved in 2019.

For the 2022 exhibit, Bees for Development aims to garner attention and raise life-changing awareness to the power of bees to address issues of poverty and biodiversity.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 bears the theme Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share reflecting the important focus of attention on sustainable approaches to key issues and a shared responsibility to facing these challenging concerns.

Bees for Development has been working towards achieving sustainable development outcomes since it was formed by Dr Nicola Bradbear in 1993. The charity harnesses the benefits of bees and beekeeping to reduce hunger and poverty, support life on land, mitigate climate change, empower women, challenge marginalisation of communities and build strong partnerships. The charity delivers training, support and resources; giving hope to those who use beekeeping as a lifeline out of poverty.

The 2022 Bees for Development exhibit, entitled ‘Hives for Lives, Making Life Better with Bees’ will introduce visitors to nature-based beekeeping, show the central role bees play in the cycle of food and nature and offer an opportunity for people to see how they can contribute to the cause. The exhibit is sponsored by Rowse, long term supporters of Bees for Development. Rowse and Bees for Development have established a successful partnership for the benefit of communities in Ysala, Ethiopia, replanting tracts of land which had been eroded through intensive agriculture.

The exhibit is being designed in collaboration with local garden designer, Sarah Mihalop, who hopes to create something beautiful and theatrical which will draw attention to Bees for Development and the important work they do.

Bees for Development is the global charity, based in Wales, UK, that makes life better with bees. They promote sustainable beekeeping to combat poverty, build resilient livelihoods and benefit biodiversity. The charity’s President is Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall - who is herself a beekeeper. Patrons include Sting (Gordon Sumner), Prof Tom Seeley, Bill Turnbull, Monty Don, Martha Kearney and Baroness Anita Gale. Registered charity 1078803.

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