Things Are Buzzing in St Davids

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You can join Ancient Connections  for the launch of this public artwork by Bedwyr Williams

Do the Little Things is a new public artwork designed for two locations: St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, and Ferns, Wexford.

The three giant beehives made from cedarwood have been created by Bedwyr Williams, whose project has been realised with the support of Contemporary Arts Society Consultancy.

These ‘living sculptures’ will house live bee colonies and Do the Little Things connects the two communities of St Davids and Ferns through the practice of beekeeping, reflecting the medieval story of St David and his friendship with St Aidan, who brought bees back to Ireland from Wales.

The bee colonies are being cared for by local beekeepers and community groups, who will be harvesting and selling honey in labelled jars designed by the artist and local schoolchildren.

Sited in the grounds of St Davids Cathedral, the first edition of the work opens to the public on 18 November from 3pm. The launch will begin in the Refectory and will include a Q&A and demo with the artist and local beekeeper Gayle Twitchen, storytelling, and a performance of  the Bee Song by children from Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi led by composer Sam Howley. The event is free and all are welcome. Please register using the link below

The artwork will also be launched in Ferns, Wexford, later in November.