19 Sep Occupier event: see Barwell’s bees at close range on 3 October

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Barwell occupiers are invited to a unique and exciting event on Thursday 3 October, where they can view the business park’s bees up close in their chimney apiary.

The newest colony, living inside a chimney pot in Epsom, was rescued by Mark Gale from BeesMax in August and taken to Barwell’s apiary. The colony remains within its chimney pot inside a wooden beehive.

The “Meet the bees” event will run from 1 to 2 pm. Mark will meet guests at the roadside gate next to Steris IMS’s car park. They will then be taken to the apiary and asked to put on a beekeeper suit to observe the bees in their new home.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Email markg@beesmax.org to book your place.

BeesMax is a not-for-profit company with the sole aim of reversing the decline of the UK bee population. Up to 50 per cent of colonies are dying out each year, while 85% of the earth’s plant species require pollinators to exist.

This event follows the Barwell-sponsored ‘AI in Action’ business breakfast at Chessington World of Adventures.

Speakers announced for ‘AI in Action’ event – book your free place now

‘AI in Action: Real-world applications and impacts’ on Thursday 3 October, is a business event hosted by Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Barwell Business Park, BIG South London, and London Innovation Centre.

The event takes place at Safari Hotel, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Attendees will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its potential to transform their business
  • Identify specific AI applications that can drive growth and efficiency
  • Develop actionable strategies for AI implementation
  • Network with other business leaders and AI experts

Register today for your free place.

The morning will begin with a light networking breakfast, followed by a programme designed to share practical advice with business leaders and decision-makers on the impact of AI. There will also be a two-part workshop titled ‘Hands-on AI tools and techniques’.

For micro and small businesses, AI can be a powerful tool that can drive growth, improve efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. As technology continues to advance, the role of AI will only become more critical, making its adoption a strategic imperative to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Alastair Brown, Director of AI-Upskill, is facilitating the workshop while Lindsay Jessup, CEO of Geeks, and the London School of Innovation, is guest speaker.

Alastair’s specialisms include copilot adoption, autonomous AI agents and transitioning workforces to become AI native. Lindsay’s company, Geeks, supports businesses with “demystifying” AI while the London School of Innovation aims to inspire critical thinking, adaptability and to empower leaders for an AI-augmented future.

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