Weaving the Bees
Port Talbot is home to one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees – the Shrill Carder Bee. Its survival depends on wildflower-rich habitats, including those found around Port Talbot and the nearby dunes.
Children from Awel y Môr Primary School and adults from Sandfields Community Garden explored the importance of bees, pollinators and the wildlife on their doorstep.
Working with willow artist Anna Stickland, they came together to create these large bee sculptures using willow, a natural material traditionally woven by hand.
The bees celebrate the connections between people, nature and community. After the exhibition, they will return home to the school’s wildflower garden and Sandfields Community Garden.
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