First Event For Local Friends of the Earth Group

The new Tonbridge and Malling Friends of the Earth group held their first event on Sunday 19th May.

Dressed as bees, they took part in the annual Lions Charities Walk, to raise funds and awareness of the Friends of the Earth Bee Cause.

 

Bees are essential for pollinating our crops as, well as honey production, and have been in decline over recent years. Likely reasons for the decline in bee numbers include disease, loss of habitat and flowers, and the use of certain pesticides.

 

The circular walk, passing through bluebell woods, open fields and past Igtham Moat, began and ended at Shipbourne village hall. 

 

 

It was a fun day out for all involved, especially as the sun shone!  Over £100 was raised for the Bee Cause.

 

If anyone would like to join in future environmentally friendly activities , you can get in touch by emailing TandMfoe@gmail.com

Be There for Bee Cause

There's a new Tonbridge and Malling Friends of the Earth local group, and the first event that local members can take part in is the annual Lions Club local charities sponsored walk to support the 'Bee Cause'.

 

These little insects are threatened by loss of habitat, certain insecticides, and disease.   

The loss of bees as pollinators would be a disaster not just for lovers of honey, but also for farmers and gardeners.  It would cause food prices to soar.

 

 

 

The walk starts from Shipbourne Common Sunday May 19, and will be 5 miles long.

(Dressing up as a bee, or wearing yellow and black clothes for the walk is optional, but encouraged) 

 

You can get a sponsor form and friends of the Earth ‘bee cause’ petition cause from TandM.foe@gmail.com or just donate £5, and go along for the walk (dogs on leads are welcome).

 

More details about the Friends of the Earth Bee Cause from www.foe.co.uk