Herald - Issue 406

13th May 2021 • The HERALD • Page 47 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Yours Faithfully... ‘Counselling Together’ is a professionally trained counselling service for Men, Woman and Couples in the local area. e counsellors are either accredited with the Association of Christian Counsellors, or the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, or Easter Day 2021 was the rst time they were able to share Holy Communion in over a year. Now, there will be worship services at Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, Totton SO40 8WU at 10.30 am each Sunday. ey do ask that all COVID-Safety guidelines are observed and masks are worn throughout. To attend services you will need to book your place by telephoning: 023 8029 2046 (evenings only) . Cornerstone, Hythe United Reformed Church joined other local churches with a static presentation of the Easter Crosses with Hearts on them. e presentation was a reminder of the cruci xion of Jesus Christ our Lord who died for each one of us and that God’s love is freely available for us all. e Hearts were made by members of the groups who usually meet at the church. Cornerstone’s services are shown on YouTube at 10.30am on Sunday mornings, please do join them. If you need to contact them please get in touch by email: enquiries@cornerstonehytheurc. org.uk Community Hearts Trinity Church, Totton Re-starts Services A PROBLEM SHARED… The display outside Cornerstone Church working towards accreditation, and all receive regular individual supervision. e Trustees are chosen from various Christian denominations and the service is also supported by medical and legal professionals. ey are incredibly pleased to, once again, carry out face-to-face counselling sessions with new clients, in addition to counselling remotely online. ey operate out of local churches and follow the strict government guidelines for COVID-19. ‘Counselling Together’ is a registered charity and is very appreciative of the assistance and donations it receives. Donations are used exclusively to provide bursaries to support clients on low incomes. e service is open to those of all faiths or none. For more information on how to access support visit: www.counsellingtogether.co.uk or call: 07983 320450 TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE? by Marcus Collins, Member of the New Forest & District Beekeepers Association Like many other parts of nature, bees are at risk. In the UK, there are 270 types of bees, but only one honey producing bee. In the last 10 years a third of British bees have disappeared and as important pollinators, honey bees need our help to protect their environments to ensure e cient pollination of owers, fruits and vegetables. A colony of honey bees has three types of bee: the queen who lays eggs that will become the hive’s next generation of bees; the female workers who forage for food and build and protect the hive; and male drones who will mate with the queen. Swarm Season is upon us As the warmer weather approaches honey bees become more active. Swarming is a natural reproduction process where the old queen leaves with some of the bees to nd a new home; the old hive essentially splits in two or more new colonies. e bees will usually be docile as the swarm leaves the hive, so there is no need to panic if you are lucky enough to witness this amazing process. is dramatic event is o en described as a ‘large noisy dark cloud’ moving across the sky before settling into a cluster. e honey bees will simply be looking for a new home to start a new colony, and this cluster could happen in nearby trees, on branches, or even on the side of gate posts. For an experienced beekeeper it is usually quite simple for a swarm to be collected and relocated to a hive where the honey bees can safely form a new colony. In the New Forest, honey bees usually swarm between April and mid-July, most frequently on warm sunny days. What to do if you see a swarm? Most importantly, do not panic. A swarm of honey bees is generally unlikely to sting. e bees will bunch together within around Honey bees find tree branches the perfect spot to start a new colony take a photograph if it is safe to do so to assist the beekeeper. e New Forest & District Beekeepers Association is the oldest local bee keeping association, originally started back in 1916. If you are interested in joining, email: membership@ newforestbees.co.uk, visit: www.newforestbees. co.uk/index.php/education or follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/583689205161423 15 minutes, and you will see a large hanging cluster form. Do not attempt to touch the swarm, and instead immediately call the New Forest & District Beekeepers Association Swarm Collection Team on 07976 258062 who will offer you help and advice. ey will ask you a few questions such as the location and accessibility of the swarm, how long the bees have been there and the size of the cluster. It is helpful to A ernoon sessions are being held every Tuesday between 1.30pm and 3pm in the Lilac Room at Totton & Eling Community Centre*. Information available on local organisations including Totton Armed Forces Supporters, Totton & Eling Community Centre and Totton Men’s Shed. Please contact Susan on: 023 8087 3143 for more information. *Please wear a face covering and observe current government guidelines. Totton & Eling Community Support and Information