The event, held at East Lancashire Hospice in Blackburn, gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about honeybees, the important role they play in our ecosystem and how honey is harvested from hive to jar. John shared his expertise and answered questions about beekeeping, hive management and the honey extraction process.
To help bring the process to life, John brought along several honey-filled frames straight from the hive. Guests were able to see first-hand how honey is extracted, with Matthew Kendal stepping in to demonstrate how the wax capping’s are carefully removed before the frames are placed into a honey extractor.
The demonstration was followed by a tasting session, allowing everyone to sample this year’s MerceBEES honey and experience the results of months of hard work from the bees and their beekeeper.
The visit was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with patients and staff while sharing the story behind our MerceBEES initiative, which continues to support our fundraising efforts throughout the year.
All proceeds from the sale of our MerceBEES honey will be donated to the Hospice, helping to support the incredible care and services they provide to patients and families across our local community.
Find out more about East Lancashire Hospice and the brilliant work they do – Welcome to East Lancashire Hospice
