{"id":624,"date":"2024-01-22T15:10:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T15:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westburybeegroup.co.uk\/?p=624"},"modified":"2025-07-22T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T17:08:12","slug":"bee-fest-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westburybeegroup.co.uk\/?p=624","title":{"rendered":"BEE FEST 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

26 – 27 of July<\/strong> is a Weekend to take note of in the diary. it is easy to find us at Westbury art centre and festivities are open from 11am in the morning to 4pm in the afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and Meet us – the Westbury Bee Group <\/strong>– and spend a day having fun at BEE FEST<\/strong>. Our yearly fun-packed fair celebrates our amazing honey bees, with tons of family-friendly, fun activities…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be honey for sale, brilliant bee talks, storytelling sessions and much more. You can even win your own bee hive!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love baking? Bring along your best Honey Cake (Recipe and Competition Rules here<\/a> and enter our sweet an friendly Honey Cake Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a free event, open to everyone – so bring your friends, your family, and your love for all things bee-autiful!<\/strong>
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Saturday, 26th July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 -11.15 am: Opening Ceremony with the Deputy Mayor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 – 12:30 pm: How to make wax wraps with Juste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 – 3:00 pm: Face Painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 – 3:00 pm – Pat-a-Pony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 pm: Talk by our youngest Beekeeper, Dylan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 12:45 pm: Storytelling by Red Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:00 pm: Introduction to Beekeeping with Jo Fensome<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 27th July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 – 3:00 pm: Face Painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 – 12:00 pm: Face Creams Demo using honey and wax<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 1:00 pm: How to make wax wraps with Juste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00 – 12:45 pm: Storytelling by Red Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:00 pm: Honey Cake Judging<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30 pm: Awards Ceremony & Raffle Draw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLUS all weekend long:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seed-bomb making<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candle rolling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bee observation hive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honey tasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasure hunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raffle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife Trust, Men in Sheds, Herb Whisperer and Oh My Pud. stands<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course….Our very own honey for sale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and celebrate the wonder of bees, nature and community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBee Fest is about more than just bees,\u201d says Dave Sanders, Treasurer of Westbury Bee Group and lead organiser. \u201cIt\u2019s a celebration of nature, community, and bringing people together to connect with the world around them and with each other\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a bee enthusiast or just looking for a great day out, we can\u2019t wait to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


This is a free event and no booking is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HONEY CAKE BAKING COMPETITION!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CALLING MASTER BAKERS AND BAKING LOVERS OF ALL AGES \u2013 Get cracking those eggs and show us your best traditional Honey Cake baking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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