Bees & Honey: Tradition, Myth, Symbol & Magic

Peter Smith SpeakerNet Sponsor


Region:
South East
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Hobby
Fee:
Paid: £100 (plus travel from Guildford)
Category:
Nature
Updated:
24th July 2023

Bees and honey have been with us from the earliest times so it's no wonder they appear in many of our oldest myths and legends. We take a light hearted look at some of these stories to influence us and how different aspects of bees and honey permeate our popular culture. We also take a look at some of the old traditions in beekeeping and how many of them are still alive and well.

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About Peter Smith

I'm a beekeeper, all round bug enthusiast and writer and give talks on a range of subjects which share a common focus on the pollinators of the UK. My fully illustrated talks are designed to entertain as well as inform and are aimed at everyone with an interest in the natural world. I try to improve the awareness of some of the problems faced by our native pollinators and offer practical suggestions on what we can do to help them. I also work closely with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

As seen on BBC Countryfile! I presented a section on bees and pollinators on the Countryfile edition aired on April 21st.

I give talks to Wildlife and Conservation groups, Gardening Clubs, U3A and PROBUS groups, Resident Associations and Businesses and have received the following testimonials.

  • "Absolutely Fascinating - I had no idea moths were so interesting" (The Secret World of Moths)
  • "A complete eye-opener" (The Plight of the Bumblebee)
  • "An inspirational and timely call to action" (Protecting our Pollinators)
  • "Informative, entertaining and amusing" (The Business of Bees)
  • "Very tasty! (A Taste of Honey)
  • "That [mellification] is one of the most gruesome things I've ever heard... Still, I can't wait to cast my first honey spell!" (Bees & Honey: Tradition, Myth, Symbol & Magic)
  • Well this raised the lid (!) on beekeeping and honey for me. (Responsible Beekeeping)
  • I'll never look at a Cabbage White again without smiling. (The Private Lives of Butterflies)

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