BRACKNELL shoppers can bee happy thanks to an eco-friendly scheme from The Lexicon.
To mark last week’s World Bee Day, it launched a pollinators programme to help the yellow-and-black insects.
The shopping centre installed three bee hives and established a bee garden on the roof of Princess Square and, as the year progresses, it will provide updates on the new colonies.
Marek Bryant, operations manager at The Lexicon said: “I have been an amateur bee-keeper for three years, and so was delighted that we now have some hives at The Lexicon.
“Not only are these wonderful creatures essential for all our lives, they are absolutely fascinating to observe and work with.
“Our Pollinators Programme will give everyone an insight into the life of bees and give useful information about things that everyone can do to help bees flourish.”
And as part of the World Bee Day celebrations, The Lexicon installed five bee sculptures created by local artists including Mark Manley from Wokingham, Cat Croxford from Reading, and Caroline Crawford from Woodley.
Pamela Chambers, founder of Bee Responsible said: “We are so pleased to be supporting The Lexicon Pollinators Programme.
“Our aim is to help people understand about honeybees, the impact that they and other pollinating insects have on our eco-system and to leave a healthier legacy for the future generations.”
The Lexicon Pollinators Programme will also include activities such as regular facts, seed giveaways, educational days and eventually the chance to purchase some honey, with proceeds going to The Lexicon Charity Fund.
