Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles

Chris Park - Druid, traditional beekeeper, storyteller, brewer and all round Iron-age man, joins the Queens around Esther's dinner table. It's a session of mead drinking, ritual celebrations for the end of summer, plenty of historical bee and language facts and just a little bit of singing. Follow @queenbeespod on instagram for pictures from the record. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast. Produced by Claire Broughton and John Wakefield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Esther meet the founders of new honey company Australian Rare, Natalie Bussau and Rick Bains, to talk about their very special honey from Western Australia. Rigorously tested, their honey comes from an area of the world that prides itself on the biodiversity of its surroundings as well as being completely pest free. All this comes at a high cost however that is outside the reach of most people's budgets. But if the wine industry can offer wines at different prices dependent on grape variety and scarcity, some costing thousands of pounds as they reflect their natural surroundings, surely some types of honey can command as high a price? We'd love to hear your thoughts on our socials, get in touch. Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles are The Queen Bees. Edited by John Wakefield Produced by Claire Broughton Queen Bees is a Hat Trick podcast. Find us on instagram and tiktok @queenbeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A homemade lunch for Jane from Esther and a catch up with the bees in Esther's garden hives. Esther also shares a cache of old letters she's found in her shed. Keep up with the Queens on instagram @queenbeespod and also - if you can believe it - on Tiktok at the same handle. Queen Bees is a Hat Trick Podcast featuring Jane Horrocks, Esther Coles and quite a lot of bees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Bee-lovers! Here's a mini episode to celebrate Bees For Development recorded at their annual garden party. For more about Bees for Development listen to our episode with Nicola Bradbear (Season 5 Episode 1) Do visit their website or find them on instagram to find out more about the work they do around the world. To see more pictures from our podcast visit @queenbeespod on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Queen Bees is a Hat Trick Podcast. This week's episode edited by Diggory Waite, Produced by Claire Broughton See pictures from the records @queenbeespod on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Queen Bees with Esther Coles and Jane Horrocks is a Hat Trick Podcast. Follow us @queenbeespod for pictures Edited this week by Diggory Waite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Follow @queenbeespod on instagram for pictures from the record. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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... Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow @queenbeespod on instagram for pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod for more pictures from the records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Esther are joined by the founder of LUSH Mark Constantine and his son Simon Constantine, one time subject of his dad's cosmetic testing and now running the fabulous Carey's Secret Garden as well as special projects for LUSH. There's talk inevitably of the joy of bath bombs, and how they were developed for a serious reason, as well as all the work LUSH does in terms of supporting action for change (for the better) and spearheading fantastic conservation projects. All with a liberal sprinkling of fun anecdotes along the way. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod for pictures from the hive and the allotment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for a good old catch up this week. Esther's been making kombucha with her own scoby starter, and talk turns to fungi and ferments. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Production Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin Maynard started his career researching the effects of the Chernobyl disaster on the UK for Friends of the Earth and is renowned as an activist and campaigner - always for more sustainable practices to look after the planet. In this episode the girls chat about fast consumerism, the healing power of a walk in the forest, and why there should be a sustainability bulletin on the news after the sports and business sections, every day of the week. Listen and be inspired! Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Production Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**NEW SEASON** Esther and Jane are back! Joined this week by expert flower arranger and chicken saviour Arthur Parkinson. After chat and lunch at Esther's, the gang take a stroll to the allotments to meet one of Esther's allotment friends who is indebted to Arthur for advice on how to grow the best dahlias. There's discussion about how imperfect gardens should be cherished, how Kate Moss gives the best gifts, and the girls are delighted to find out Arthur may be up for adoption...! There's cake, disco balls in sheds and a fair few giggles, so settle in with a hot cup of something. Queen Bees with Esther Coles and Jane Horrocks is a Hat Trick Production Follow us on instagram for pictures from the hive and the allotment - @queenbeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther's longtime friend actress Indra Ove joins the show this week while Jane's off on an acting job. The girls are on a mission to collect some honey from the hives to take to Indra's cast mates in her latest show Jerusalem but along the way Esther quizzes her on her past acting jobs and how her family were recently honoured at the Palace. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Production Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where to stick your icepacks to keep cool in the heat... how everything's crisping up at the allotment... what is constellation therapy... and a chat about why our wild fenland is so important. Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Produced by Claire Broughton Recorded and Edited by John Wakefield Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod for pictures from the allotment and the hive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to the allotment this week as Esther's had a swarm to contend with - but there's northern vowel chat and silliness as usual, get stuck in! Queen Bees is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow us @queenbeespod for pictures from the hive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther's off to visit Jane in Brighton where she gets a tour round her bee-friendly communal gardens, Jane cooks her delicious lunch and then they're off to the beach! Queen Bees with Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles is a Hat Trick Podcast Follow us on @queenbeespod for pictures from the grand day out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther's back at Arabella Weir's to see how her veg are doing, but will cost per potato be worth it in the end? Hear about Esther's not-to-be-replicated childhood bad habits and Arabella brings back one of her Fast Show characters - no offence! Queen Bees is a Hat Trick Podcast Produced by Claire Broughton Recorded and edited by John Wakefield Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther's been stuck at home this week so Jane gives her a call to cheer her up. Along the way there's a catch up from Chelsea, scattering ashes, what the bees have been up to and of course, why you should always have a spare lawnmower. Queen Bees is a Hat Trick Podcast created and presented by Jane Horrocks and Esther Coles Recorded and Edited by John Wakefield Exec Producer Claire Broughton Follow us on instagram @queenbeespod for pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.