Bees

Help Mayfield to save the bees
In the UK, it is estimated that 70 crops are dependent on, or benefit from, bees. The economic value of honey bees and bumble bees as pollinators of commercially grown insect-pollinated crops in the UK is estimated at £440 million per year, which the bees do for absolutely free. For humans to do the work of a bee would seem impossible but may soon be a realization if we do not  act soon, as many people don't realise the vital role bees play in maintaining a balanced eco-system. "If the bees disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man," said Albert Einstein. Just stop and think about that for a moment……

In the past 70 years two species have become nationally extinct, and others are seriously threatened. Its not only in the UK bees are declining but the world over but why? Scientists have found evidence of almost all known bee viruses in bees taken from hives around the world recently. Some had five or six infections at the same time and were infested with fungi -- a sign, experts say, "that the insects' immune system may have collapsed." The Reason; loss of wild habitats, intensive farming and overuse of pesticides and herbicides.

How Can We Help?
Urgently improving their habitats by helping us to raise funds by sponsoring our ‘off road’ coast to coast cycle in May. The ride will start in the aptly named town of St Bees, finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay. The route will cover 210 miles of the toughest mountain bike terrain to be found anywhere in the UK incorporating Black Sail Pass, Garburn Pass, the Pennine Way, Swaledale & the superbly named Fryupdale all in 5 days.

Riders & Ride Detail

• Mike Jarmey, Johnny Snelgrove and Stan Sadler
• Depart Bournemouth Thursday 19th May
• Meet guide in Scarborough
• Board train to Whitehaven
• Depart St. Bees Friday 20th May
• Arrive Robin Hoods Bay 24th May

WE HAVE CHOSEN TO DO THIS AS A SPONSORSHIP AND NOT A CHARITY SO THAT WE CAN BE IN TOTAL CONTROL OF WHERE AND HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE SPENT. EVERY PENNY RECEIVED FROM OUR SPONSORS WILL GO TO THE BBCT & BBKA. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIDE WILL BE PAID BY US AS OUR CONTRIBUTION TO HELP SAVE THE BEES.

Finally, the reason Mayfield is doing this is because we believe that free time should be enjoyed in the best possible way, hence why we make Sundecks for holiday homes. What better way to appreciate your surroundings than sat on your Mayfield Sundeck with natures gardeners hard at work maintaining the environment for you.

Associated websites

www.britishbee.org.uk	www.bumblebeeconservation.org

 

The more funds we raise, the more bees we save!