I read with interest the article in the Northwich Guardian about a honey-themed celebration of World Honeybee Day at Daneside Court Care Home.
As chairman of Mid Cheshire Beekeepers (MCBK), which is based in Northwich and has around 100 members, I applaud the management team at Daneside Court for this initiative which was clearly enjoyed by the residents and demonstrated the important role of bees and other pollinators without whom we would lose around a third of the world’s food production.
Although several different flavoured honeys were sampled by the residents it is likely that these were all acquired from a supermarket and, despite what it might state on the label, the truth is that virtually all supermarket honey has been diluted with sugar syrup and, unlike local honey produced by our members, is not pure honey.
MCBK members aim to increase public awareness of the importance of bees to our well-being by organising displays at various shows and events in Cheshire, and by giving talks to local schools and community organisations.
Further information and contact details are available via our website (www.midcheshirebeekeepers.co.uk).
Stuart Forbes, Hartford
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