BEES will be buzzing around the town centre to help encourage them to pollinate.

In light of World Bee Day on Friday, May 20, The Lexicon is delighted to announce its 'The Lexicon Pollinators Programme', an interactive community scheme to support local bees.

Shopping centre bosses have teamed up with up with experts Bee Responsible to raise awareness about the threats that human activities pose to pollinators.

There is a general decline in the numbers and condition of bees and without them, there would be no forests, wildflowers, fruit trees, crops or food for humans to eat.

And, with forest and green open spaces making up more than 40 per cent of Bracknell borough’s landscape, protecting bees is vital.

As such, The Lexicon has installed three bee hives and established a bee garden on the roof of Princess Square and as the year progresses will be letting everyone know what is happening to the hives and their bee colonies.

Marek Bryant, operations manager at The Lexicon says:  “I have been an amateur bee-keeper for three years, and so was delighted that we now have some hives at The Lexicon. 

“Not only are these wonderful creatures essential for all our lives, they are absolutely fascinating to observe and work with.  

“Our Pollinators Programme will give everyone an insight into the life of bees and give useful information about things that everyone can do to help bees flourish.”

To celebrate the launch and World Bee Day visitors to The Lexicon can see five incredible bee sculptures that have been designed by local artists, which will be located in Princess Square.

Pamela Chambers, founder of Bee Responsible says:  “We are so pleased to be supporting The Lexicon Pollinators Programme.  Our aim is to help people understand about honeybees, the impact that they and other pollinating insects have on our eco-system and to leave a healthier legacy for the future generations.”

The Lexicon Pollinators Programme will also include activities such as regular facts, seed giveaways, educational days and eventually the chance to purchase some honey, with proceeds going to The Lexicon Charity Fund.