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Buzzing with delight

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on Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Earlier this year, we Young Ladies were treated to a private tour of the apiary on top of the Melvita store in Covent Garden. Donning the oh-so-stylish white suits to get up close, we spent a fascinating afternoon chatting to Camilla Goddard and learning about the art of beekeeping.

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Our little visit filled us with affection for our honey-making friends and we have been following their news ever since. This week we were fascinated to hear that the Melvita colony have welcomed a further 50,000 bees from Greenwich Park, who require temporary home during this busy sporting summer.

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