Brindleyplace set to buzz
Two beehives have been installed at Brindleyplace in a bid to help combat the decline in bee populations.
The beehives are on the roof of 3 Brindleyplace and the initiative has introduced around 80,000 honey bees to the area in the new rooftop hives, helping to combat the decline in bee populations across the UK through an initiative led by its managing agent, GVA.
The bees are expected to settle into their new home in the coming months and won’t be producing honey until early next year.
Nathan Sanghera, Marketing and Events Executive at Brindleyplace, said: “It’s great to see the Brindleyplace estate buzzing at any time but at the moment, with visitors enjoying the outdoor spaces and festivals, taking part in The Big Sleuth trail and finding their way to our four bears, and the hives now in place there’s even more for people to see and do.
“Our bees won’t be producing honey until next year at the earliest though, as they settle in to their new home, so it’s safe to say Bear’indleyplace, Bearlock and our other resident sculptures won’t be raiding the hives while they’re here.”
Home to more than 10,000 employees and 28 restaurants, bars and cafes, Brindleyplace is already experiencing a busy summer thanks to to the Big Sleuth, which takes place across the city until September 17. The bears will then be auctioned off in aid of Birmingham’s Children Hospital.
Nathan said: “As one our charity partners this year, it’s been fantastic to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital and their Big Sleuth campaign. They’re also working with us at the Chilli Festival this year, so we’re planning a ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ as part of that event on Saturday 16 September to wave the bears goodbye.”
