In your message dated Thursday 29, June 1995 you wrote :
> I have a friend in England who has discovered a bumblebee nest in a rubbish
> heap in her backyard.  I told her about Slayden's book, "The Humble Bee",
and
> suggested she get the book and make this her daughter's science project.
 
'Bumble bees for pleasure and profit' is a one-day meeting IBRA is holding in
 London on Saturday 23 September.  There will be talks on rearing bumble bees
and using them in education and at home.
 
Your friend might be interested.  She can contact IBRA for details.
 
Andrew
 
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