Fitting in nicely with Transition Bookham's recent Gardening for Bees meeting and May's bee training events, Transition Ashtead's open meeting, at 8pm on Monday 9th May, is a talk by local bee keeper Andrew Barnett.

Andrew will share his passion for honey bees, and will explain all about keeping them, and their importance for pollination and the environment. He's kept bees for over 8 years, as a member of Epsom Bee Keepers Association, and has lots of stories to tell, many very funny, about his experiences.

Caroline Cardew-Smith, Transition Ashtead's secretary, will also be on hand to answer any questions about becoming a 'bee host', as she's had one of Andrew's hives in her garden for the last two years. There will also be local 'Barnett Wood Lane Honey' for sale!

Ashtead Village Club (104 The Street, Ashtead KT21 1AW. Opposite the bus stop) have kindly offered their upstairs area for the meeting. Don't forget to get yourself a drink at the bar downstairs first!