When I am asked, Is there anything people can do at home to help bees, whether they have a garden, patio, window box, or local green space?
Absolutely. One of the simplest and most meaningful things we can do is grow flowers.
Over the past century, England has lost around 97% of its wildflower meadows. These once-vibrant landscapes provided food and shelter for countless pollinators, and their disappearance has had a profound impact on bee populations across the country.
The good news is that even the smallest space can make a difference. Whether you have a large garden, a few pots on a patio, a window box, or access to a community green space, planting bee-friendly flowers creates valuable feeding stations for pollinators. Individually, these may seem like small acts, but together they form a network of habitats that help bees thrive.
By choosing native wildflowers, you’re not only bringing beauty and colour into your surroundings, you’re helping to restore a tiny piece of the landscape that bees have lost.
John Williams plays Rodrigo's Concerto De Aranjuez (2nd Movement).
This makes my cry every time it's reached the 8th bar.. and knowing the story behind his grief when writing it.. it's easy to tell the sadness. .. but so beautiful- worth a good cry.
Rita Moreno performing "Fever" on the Muppet Show with Animal on drums which originally aired almost 50 years ago in the UK on September 12, 1976 and in New York on September 20, 1976 which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.
150 years ago today the first passenger train passed along the iconic Settle-Carlisle Line 🚂
150 years of historic journeys, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable adventures!
🎥 The Flying Scotsman - flying through Garsdale | #YorkshireDales#SettleCarlisle
Earthset.
The Artemis II crew captured this view of an Earthset on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. The image is reminiscent of the iconic Earthrise image taken by astronaut Bill Anders 58 years earlier as the Apollo 8 crew flew around the Moon.
4 April 1981. Bob Champion, a recovering cancer victim, won the Grand National on Aldaniti who had recovered from leg injuries. It was one of the most poignant National victories. Story was made into the film Champions, starring John Hurt as Bob Champion.
2 April 1977. Red Rum, ridden by Tommy Stack, won the Grand National for a record 3rd time at odds of 9-1. He had won the race in 1973 and 1974 and came home 2nd in 1975 and 1976. His win created emotional scenes never seen before at Aintree.
It’s that time of year - folks asking us about #bumblebees - WHY THEY’RE SEEING THEM ON THE GROUND - so here’s a thread to explain.
Please #retweet!
Every queen that survives means a new colony that gets to exist & produce queen #bees for next year!
So important to #share!
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