Vanishing of the Bees comes to the Black Isle

01 April 2011

THE mysterious disappearance of bees from our landscape is as worrying as it is baffling.

We are dependent on these amazing insects to pollinate the plants which are the source of much of our food.

Acclaimed documentary 'Vanishing of the Bees' is being shown by Transition Black Isle in the Findon Hall in Culbokie next Thursday, 7 April, at 7:15pm.

The film is a fascinating documentary about the mysterious disappearance of bees from beehives all around the world. It's aim is a better understanding of 'Colony Collapse Disorder', a phenomena in which honey bees abruptly abandon both their queen and brood for reasons as yet not fully known. The situation is very serious and only stands to get worse and so, with that in mind, the documentary examines all scientific and environmental links to colony collapse disorder.

Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in the quest to protect their honeybees.

Filming across the US, in Europe, Australia and Asia, this documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and the Earth. As scientists puzzle over the cause, organic beekeepers indicate alternative reasons for this tragic loss. Conflicting options abound and after years of research, a definitive answer has not been found to this harrowing mystery.

Vanishing of the Bees has been sponsored in the UK by the Coop.  The screening will be free and there will be refreshments and honey cake and a chance for discussion after the film.