Bee Fayre: Celebrating 400 years of 'The Feminine Monarchie' book.
Our Charles Butler Bee Fayre Celebrations are all about bringing together local communities, with beekeepers sharing their knowledge, along with rural crafts and Family fun. Do come for a memorable day out and meet and share with beekeepers their love of bees, honey, beeswax, and proven medical therapies.
If you missed ‘BBC South Today’ this evening then don’t worry, we have it here for you to enjoy. Such a great report on the Bee Fayre Celebration weekend. 🐝
Thank you to Simon Marks for his time in capturing the magic at the weekend 👏
Did you spot a bit of filming in Wootton St. Lawrence at the weekend? Well, if you tune into ‘BBC South Today’ at 6:30pm this evening you will see a special report on the Bee Fayre Celebration Weekend. If you were there this weekend you may be on the telly!
And thats a wrap. WOW we can't believe the weekend celebration is over.
THANK YOU soooo much to everyone who came along this weekend to the Bee Fayre Celebration. We've had so much fun and we hope that you did too.
The team here at Charles Butler HQ are heading home for a well deserved rest and to digest all the amazing things that happened over the last few days.
What was your highlight?
📣 The church meadow is open between 11:00am until 3:30pm today
Please join us.
A great opportunity to relax and picnic, enjoy an amazing hog roast, real ale, ice cream, teas coffee and cakes.
Our Hive Education Centre is open and & we have some crafts taking place.
Best of all, there is NO ADMISSION CHARGE. 🐝
📣The 10am Service of celebration in the church is about to begin.
Everyone is welcome. We have a very special video message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, an address by Revd John Owen: Charles Butler ”The Feminine Monarchie” and the amazing Stile Antico will be performing the Bee Madrigal. Not to be missed.
Come on in an take a seat, we look forward to welcoming you. 🐝
If you're heading to the Bee Fayre Celebration today in Wootton St Lawrence, here is some important information on parking & admission.
🚗 Car Parking & Admission is FREE.
Just a few pictures from day one of the in Wootton St Lawrence.
What an amazing day today at the Bee Fayre Celebration in Wootton St Lawrence. The Charles Butler HQ team are heading home to recharge our batteries (and rest our feet) to do it all again tomorrow. I hope you will join us for a second day (or for your first day if you couldn't make it today).
Please share any pictures and highlights with us but tagging us and using the hashtags:
Have a great evening 🐝
📣 If you caught part one earlier today, then you can't miss The Bee Story Part 2: Charles Butler - Parson, Musicologist, Beekeeper. This is your 15 minute reminder so please head towards the Church.
A truly enthralling finale to bring you the legacy and influence of Charles Butler - father of English Beekeepers - in words, music and song.
We are delighted that the 12 singers of Stile Antico will be performing Charles Butler Bee Madrigal. We are so excited about this.
📣The Bee Story part 1: Bees Trees and Flowers is about to begin in the Church. The Pollinators Discover the huge importance of bumble bees and honey bees as pollinators in our gardens, fields, and forests. Our survival depends upon ensuring bees and all pollinators thrive. Come along to hear more, you have 15 minutes to take your seats 🐝.
📣 Pssst, hey you... this is your 15 minute warning to head inside the Church for "For the love of Honey!"
A family favourite as the honey story unfolds with Betsie Valentine and her honeybees, why honey tastes so good, and how the blue borage flowers produce the tastiest honey ever!
See you there soon. 🐝
A MASSIVE WARM WELCOME to everyone at the Bee Fayre Celebration this weekend. If you have already arrived, come explore the Church Meadows between 10:30am to 5:00pm today.
We have so much going on and we're excited to share it all with you.
In the meadows we have the following:
• Hive Education Centre - experience the honey bee and pollinator story,
• Craft, honey wildlife stalls, children’s activities, Morris dancers,
• Enjoy hot food, real ale, refreshments, teas coffee and cakes.
If you're heading to the Bee Fayre Celebration today in Wootton St Lawrence, here is some important information on parking, admission and presentation donations.
🚗 Car Parking is FREE
Admission Charges:
* Adults: £4
* Child (5-15): £1
* Child (under 5): Free Admission
⛪️ Church Presentation donations:
* 11:30am £1 per ticket (minimum donation)
* 1:00pm £2 per ticket (minimum donation)
* 3:00pm £5 per ticket (minimum donation)
All proceeds from your generous donations will benefit our charitable causes; Bees Abroad, Friends of St Lawrence, and Charles Butler 400 Foundation.
If you're heading to the Bee Fayre Celebration in Wootton St Lawrence this weekend and you take some pictures, please make sure you tag us so we can see them. We always love to see people enjoying the Bee Fayre. 📷
Use the hashtags:
We can’t wait to see you 👏
WELCOME to our Bee Fayre – a very special 2 day event to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Charles Butler’s landmark beekeeping book: ‘The Feminine Monarchie’ in 1623. A legacy which continues to be relevant and taught to beekeepers worldwide today. Our Celebrations of ...
Saturday 19th August 2023: Presentations inside Wootton Church at the Bee Fayre require reservations.
To reserve your seats please visit: www.charles-butler400.co.uk
WELCOME to our Bee Fayre – a very special 2 day event to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Charles Butler’s landmark beekeeping book: ‘The Feminine Monarchie’ in 1623. A legacy which continues to be relevant and taught to beekeepers worldwide today. Our Celebrations of ...
Another amazing prize to add to the raffle this weekend. Thank you to our friends at Summerdown for this amazing hamper of treats.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket or 2.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
🌼🐝 This is your friendly reminder about the Bee Fayre Celebration This Weekend! 🐝🌼
We are 4 days away from the main event.
There's more to it than just bees! 🌸🎨 Get ready for a day filled with crafts, stallholders showcasing unique treasures, vibrant morris dancing, and even a real ale bar for the adults to enjoy. 🍻🎶
🎈 Bring the whole family along because this event has something for everyone! Kids can explore the enchanting world of bees through interactive activities and the hive education centre, while parents can indulge in some well-deserved relaxation with craft shopping and a refreshing drink. And don't forget to tap your feet to the lively tunes of the morris dancers – it's an experience you won't want to miss! 💃🕺
🗓️ Date: 19th & 20th August 2023
🕒 Time: Saturday 1030-1700 & Sunday 1000-1530
📍 Location: Wootton St Lawrence Church & Meadows (RG23 8PE)
Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us for a day of festivities, camaraderie, and all-around fun. Let's come together to celebrate not only the incredible bees but also the spirit of our community.
See you all at the Bee Fayre Celebration – let's make it an unforgettable weekend!
🌼🐝 If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to drop a comment below or visit: https://charles-butler400.co.uk/fayre-details
All bees need looking after so why not buy a raffle ticket to get your hands on this solitary beehive kindly donated by Wildlife World.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket or 2.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
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How amazing are these cushions from Honeysuckle Interiors. I may have to buy a ticket for the raffle myself. Thank you so much for the donation towards the raffle, we at Charles Butler HQ love them.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket or 2.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info (link in bio).
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If you missed our new local radio celebrities talking about Charles Butler and the Bee Fayre on Community Radio yesterday with Anne Murrill, check out this link to hear the show. David and Lisa were amazing:
📻 https://www.mixcloud.com/anne-murrill/annes-show-monday-7-august-2023-bees/
🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS🔥... well nearly, this amazing book (published by the Basingstoke Beekeepers Association) is being sent to full print tomorrow and is being launched at the Bee Fayre. Careful, the ink may still be wet 😄.
Get your hands on a copy of Parson, Musicologist, Beekeeper: Legacy and Influence of Charles Butler and a jar of commemorative honey via the raffle.
If you don't WIN a copy, don't worry, copies will be available to purchase during the weekend.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket..or 2)
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
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Our very own David and Lisa are currently live on Basingstoke Community Radio with Anne Murrill discussing the Bee Fayre Celebration and what you can expect to see and do during this amazing 2 day spectacular on the 19th & 20th August 2023. They also discuss what to do if you come across a swarm and how to join Basingstoke Bees. Have a listen 👏
Another fab prize to add to the list for the Bee Fayre Raffle, a £25 voucher to spend at V&B Butchers, Oakley.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
The Team at CB400 HQ can't believe that 2 weeks today the Bee Fayre will be in full swing. Take a look at the infographic on what's we have going on.
We are so excited to welcome you all and to share with you the beekeeping journey through the hive education centre, lots of amazing presentations and a huge amount of stall holders offering a variety of products.
We hope to see you there! 🐝
Time for a very brief history lesson and a meet and greet... Come meet the girl band, a who's who of the hive 🐝
Come check out this article in the Basingstoke Gazette 🐝 👏
A TWO-DAY event will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of a landmark book by a Basingstoke man.
Fancy turning your hand to a bit of candle making? Well this kit is just the ticket (well raffle ticket anyway). Thank you to Craft Kits N Bits donating this amazing prize for the Bee Fayre Raffle.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
Look at this amazing bowl from Andrew Hazelden. Thank you for your generous donation.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
Oh I do love a good read, hopefully you will too. This book has been donated by , oh and it's signed with a personal message to the lucky winner.
If you want to be in with a chance to win this and many other fantastic prizes, you'll have to come along and buy a ticket.
Visit https://charles-butler400.co.uk for more info.
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If you missed ‘BBC South Today’ this evening then don’t worry, we have it here for you to enjoy. Such a great report on the Bee Fayre Celebration weekend. 🐝 Thank you to Simon Marks for his time in capturing the magic at the weekend 👏 #CB400 #CharlesButler #BeeFayreCelebration #lovebasingstoke
Hear what the Bee Fayre Celebration has to offer this coming August from the amazing Chris Park Will you be joining us? https://charles-butler400.co.uk/fayre-details #beekeeping #basingstoke #summerfairs #summershows #beefayrecelebration #CB400 #charlesbutler400 #basingstokebees #lovebasingstoke
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