World Bee Day

As we approach World Bee Day, they are hosting a fun-filled day of family friendly activities here at Kindling Farm. Bees are one of our pollinator superheroes, they couldn’t grow all their fruit & veg on the farm without them - this day is about celebrating their hard work and helping protect them for years to come! Did you know that they have around 270 species of bee in Britain? See how many you can spot by taking part in a Pollinator Walk around the farm. Help their bees to survive and thrive by building a Bee Hotel to take home or join them at their Seed Bomb Station to create your own wildflower mix; plant it at home to make sure bees can find food in your outdoor space. Meet Gemma who grows cut flowers on the Kindling Farm site and sells them at markets across the North West. She will tell you what flowers will be popping up in the flower patch this year. You must register to come to this event - please don't just turn up as facilities are limited. Parking is very limited - only 1 car per booking. The farm is very easy to get to using public transport! The farm is very easy to get to using public transport and due to limited parking on site, we are encouraging people to travel by bus or train! To help us keep track of car parking spaces, please email us ahead of time to secure a parking space. You can book a time slot between 10.30am-12.30pm or 1.30-3.30pm. They do not have a cafe on site but refreshments will be available (donations are welcome. Please note that we only accept cash). This activity will take place outdoors (weather permitting!) and as a working farm, the ground can be uneven in places which makes it unsuitable for prams or pushchairs for the walk and activities in the fields. They suggest wearing sturdy footwear - walking boots and wellies are ideal. And of course, we never can trust the weather so it's best to bring a waterproof! This event is free BUT you must register to come to this event - please don’t just turn up as facilities are limited. You can book a time slot between 10.30am-12.30pm or 1.30-3.30pm.