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Daniel Emerson (left) and Tony Varian.
Stonewell Cider to aid Irish Bee Conservation Project
Starting this summer, when you buy a bottle of Stonewell Cider, Stonewell will make a donation to the Irish Bee Conservation Project (IBCP).
These funds will go towards the general activities of the organisation, including the creation of pollinator trails, the construction of bee lodges and raising awareness of the plight of the Irish Bee species.
The Irish Bee Conservation Project, an Irish volunteer run organisation that works to protect Honey Bees, Bumble Bees & solitary bees, has teamed up with Stonewell Cider to help them increase the survival of all species of native Irish bees through research, ecology support and biodiversity protection.
Stonewell, a craft cider producer in Cork, uses only fresh apple juice to produce its ciders. The apples used for that juice would not grow without bees and pollination. Bees therefore are vital to Stonewell’s very existence.
“Without pollinators there would be no apples and without apples there would be no Stonewell. Supporting such a vital part of our supply chain makes so much sense. The Irish Bee Conservation Project takes an open and encompassing approach to all pollinators and that chimed with what we try and do at Stonewell. We hope with this initiative to give back in some small way to the ecosystem which provides our primary ingredient of apples” stated Daniel Emerson, Founder and Cider Maker at Stonewell.
“A third of our food relies on pollinators like bees, there are 99 Irish bee species, of which unfortunately 53 are in decline and a further 3 that are extinct. We feel passionately that people need to be made aware of declining Irish bee numbers and shown they can assist in turning the situation around. To achieve this, we provide information to communities regarding bee habitat requirements and to increase the survival of all species of native Irish bees through research, ecology support, education and biodiversity protection. In addition to our volunteers and other fund-raising activities, Stonewell Cider’s support will contribute towards our goals” said Tony Varian, Chairperson of the IBCP
Both organisations are excited about the mutually beneficial aspects of this partnership and hope that it will lead to a reversal of fortunes for the Irish bee population and also increase awareness of its importance.
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TRIGON HOTELS SHORTLISTED FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD
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Trigon Hotels has been shortlisted at the Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2021. The Cork-based group is a contender in the Hotel and Leisure category.
It’s the second year of the awards which are judged by an independent panel of experts drawn from the industry and academia. The winners will be revealed on Thursday, July 29th during a live digital broadcast hosted by comedian, writer and broadcaster Colm O’Regan.
Kathleen Linehan, Strategic Director of Human Resources at Trigon Hotels said: “It’s a tremendous achievement to be shortlisted in this category. We’re delighted to be one of five companies in the hotel and leisure sector chosen to go forward to the finals. It’s recognition of the Health & Safety & Wellbeing practices that we have implemented across all our hotels. Protecting our guests and team members is our top priority and involves a massive team effort. In particular, I want to extend a huge well done to the Health & Safety Officer at Trigon Hotels, Anne Conway and the HR team for all their work on this.”
Trigon Hotels operates The Metropole Hotel Cork, The Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel. Across the three hotels there are 334 guest rooms in Cork.
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Competition News News From Wines Of The World
Did you know that we are running a competition this month to celebrate the month of June?
You can be in with the chance to win a picnic basket with Graham Norton...
A picnic basket with a full outdoor dining set for a group of 4 along with Graham Norton wines!
The full range of Graham Norton Wines- GN Frizzante Prosecco, GN Frizzante Rose, GN awarding winning Sauvignon Blanc, Rose and Shiraz.
5 delicious wines!
All you have to do is place an order over the month of June – any order, any wine to any amount and your name will be put into a raffle to win,
The more times your order, the more times your name is entered into the draw.
Place your order today for any selection of our wines or pre mixed cases and be in with the chance to win.
Good Luck! Enter here
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