Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles Queen Bees (HT Pods)

Join Esther for a christmassy last episode of the series as she welcomes friend Paul Tonkinson - writer, comedian and host of podcast 'Running Commentary' to make candles, gingerbread and have a good old gossip. Perfect for listening to while wrapping your presents! Merry Christmas to all our listeners.
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This week's episode edited by Diggory Waite, Produced by Claire Broughton
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Esther's delighted to have a chat this week with Anabel Kindersley co-owner of natural and organic health and beauty brand Neal's Yard Remedies, talking about sustainable business, her love of natural remedies and how one in three mouthful's of food we eat is thanks to pollinators including bees which is why their survival is so important.
To find out more about Neal's Yard Remedies visit www.nealsyardremedies.com and for further information on Stand By Bees and to sign the petition visit www.standbybees.co.uk
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Anna Carrucan, botanist, second generation bee-keeper and owner of the BUUKAAR WAARUUNG Boutique Apiary and Artisan Honey company in Australia joins Esther down the line - time zones aligned! - to talk about the onset of spring in Australia, what trials the bees in her part of the world face, but also the breadth of different forage that produces such tasty and medicinally important honey.
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Join Esther and friend of the pod Paula Carnell, Head Beekeeper at The Newt in Somerset, Global bee consultant and honey sommelier as they talk about what the unseasonal weather is doing to their bee colonies and how the native Black Bee is making a comeback!
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Esther's lovely pal actress Rochenda Sandall comes over for a great chat about all things herbal, both for cookery and medicinal purposes. There may even be herby biscuit up for grabs...
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Esther and Tom are pickling home grown chillis this week. Tom's done his research on chilli facts and has also prepared a 'special' cocktail for Esther to celebrate the event.
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