Bees create a buzz at Liverpool shopping centre
A third hive was added last year, with five members of staff now trained to look after them.Kieron Jones, maintenance supervisor, told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I never thought it would be part of my maintenance routine to look after beehives. When we tell shoppers and the public, they're always surprised by what's above them."This year, the bees have produced 150 jars of honey – all of which is done in a workshop on the centre roof. The jars will be given away to staff, shoppers, tenants and charities."It's been a really good yield this year," said Suzanne.'Next generation'"Children from Whitefield Primary School in Everton will be designing this year's labels, so it's a great way to get them involved.
- ▪A third hive was added last year, with five members of staff now trained to look after them.Kieron Jones, maintenance supervisor, told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I never thought it would be part of my maintenance routine to look after beehives.
- ▪When we tell shoppers and the public, they're always surprised by what's above them."This year, the bees have produced 150 jars of honey – all of which is done in a workshop on the centre roof.
- ▪The jars will be given away to staff, shoppers, tenants and charities."It's been a really good yield this year," said Suzanne.'Next generation'"Children from Whitefield Primary School in Everton will be designing this year's labels, so it's
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Bees create a buzz at Liverpool shopping centreImage caption, Suzanne Moses, who is sustainability manager at St Johns Shopping Centre, says people are surprised when they hear about the hidden hivesByLeanne HarperReporting fromLiverpoolPublished25 minutes agoA Liverpool shopping centre's lesser known tenants are creating a buzz.St Johns Shopping Centre has thousands of bees in hidden hives on the roof and some of the staff have even had beekeeper training.Two hives were installed in 2021 and a third was set up last year.
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