{"title":"Rivendell Bees Workshops \u0026 Experiences","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe offer a range of workshops and experiences for supporters who would like to \"make and take\" something for bees, or work with honey and beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a \"Meet the Bees\" session for anyone who wants to see inside a honey bee hive, and observe what actually goes on with these fascinating little insects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust book online. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meet-the-bees","title":"Meet the Bees","description":"\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" id=\"cbvq41\" textstyle=\"null\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIf you have always wondered what goes on inside a honey bee hive, then this short hands - on session may be of interest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" id=\"p9lv43\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eWe will meet at one of the Rivendell Bees apiaries, where we will have a short briefing session, before putting on bee suits and making our way to the hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" id=\"04w0y5\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eWe will open a couple of hives, where we will see worker bees and drones going about their tasks (we may even catch sight of the elusive queen).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" id=\"vb75s7\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eWe should see cells containing eggs and larvae, and possibly observe a new worker bee hatching from her birth cell, whilst discussing the honey bee life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" id=\"1hljb9\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eWe may also see returning bees doing the famous “waggle dance”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" id=\"kr9xm11\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eWe will identify pollen and honey in the frames, and see the different pollen colours being brought in by forager bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eBee suits and gloves are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eIf you have, or think you may have, an allergic response to bee stings, this session will not be suitable for you. \u003cbr\u003eour bees are usually placid, but sometimes there mood will become defensive and, though unlikely, they may sting. \u003cbr\u003eBee suits are not sting proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003eAll information for this experience are sent via email, so choose\"collection \" at checkout to avoid postage costs. \u003cbr\u003eIf you are buying a session for someone else, we do need their name and email address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qTACW _2p1Wl\" textstyle=\"null\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bees Honey Co","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday 18 May","offer_id":55123539853645,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 23 May","offer_id":55123539886413,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 6 June","offer_id":55123539919181,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 8 June","offer_id":55123539951949,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 6 July","offer_id":55123539984717,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 11 July","offer_id":55123540017485,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 8 August","offer_id":55123540050253,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 15 August","offer_id":55123540083021,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/1537\/4669\/files\/870B0A82-67D6-4BBC-ADA0-95F32401C27E.jpg?v=1792441757"},{"product_id":"rivendell-bees-workshop-make-a-pair-of-rolled-beeswax-christmas-candles","title":"Rivendell Bees Workshop - 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