Bees Knees flower bed unveiled at Stoke Mandeville station

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A special flower bed for bees was unveiled on Tuesday, 5 July at Stoke Mandeville station through an initiative by local family run business, Bees Knees, and supported by Chiltern Railways and Chevrolet UK.

The ‘Bumble Bedzz’ are bee-friendly flower beds which have been created in areas to try and encourage people to plant their own beds and in doing so boost the bumblebee population.

The Bumble Bedzz project has been supported by Chevrolet UK, who has sponsored the bed at the station to support the bumble bee population.

Jim Webster, Director of Bees Knees said: “Bumble bees are the unsung heroes of our countryside, developing bumble bedzz across the country will help bees provide us with the food we so often take for granted.

“Just look around your kitchen and guess what produce the bees have pollinated for our benefit.”

Mark Terry, Managing Director of Chevrolet UK was on hand to celebrate the sponsorship and officially open the garden by bringing along with him a very special guest, the iconic yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro.

The bed at Stoke Mandeville features flowers, including Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme and Buddleia, in the shape of a Chevrolet’s iconic bowtie.

“The bumble bee is as much of an icon for the British countryside as the Camaro is for Chevrolet,” said Mark Terry.

“It’s fair to say that they both cause quite a buzz. We’re delighted to be involved in such an innovative and worthwhile local initiative.”

Chad Collins, General Manager South of Chiltern Railways said: “It’s great to be involved in a project that not only helps and educates about the bumblebee, but also enhances our station environment.

“We’re delighted to be working with Bees Knees on their Bumble Bedzz project and also with Chevrolet who have kindly sponsored this bed at Stoke Mandeville.”

Each Bumble Bed is accompanied by an information boards to educate the public about the bumblebee population in the UK, highlighting they are an endangered species and how important they are for the environment. There are also fun packs available for children at the participating station.

Food at the opening was supplied by Plough and Anchor, Kingswood, which hosted the very first Bumble Bedzz.

Chiltern Railways also have a Bumble Bedzz at Aylesbury Vale Parkway and a further Bumble Bedzz is planned for Haddenham & Thame Parkway station.

 

2 COMMENTS

  1. Perhaps you should make clear precisely WHY they’ve chosen a yellow and black Camaro? The fact that it’s supposed to represent Bumblebee from the Transformers movies. Because not everyone might be aware of that…

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