Bumblebees by Trudy Smith

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is a science led conservation charity specialising in maintaining and hopefully increasing our native Bumblebee numbers. It was established by Dave Goulson in 2006 with a grant of £49,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Its aim is to inspire different groups of people to help with Bumblebee conservation. There are always various projects running around the UK collecting data and working to improve habitats and local involvement. For example, the Shrill Carder project in Somerset.

Trudy has lived in Somerset for nearly 30 years and loves gardening. Her lifelong interest in Insects eventually led her to decide to focus on Bumblebees after retiring from work. She has been a BBCT volunteer for the past 10 years which has led her to be involved in helping to staff stalls, giving talks and taking part in the monthly BeeWalk scheme.

Netherbury Village Hall. Start 19:00 (doors open 18:30) Everyone welcome. Cost £3 on the door (cash only) For more information telephone 01308 488341