Kingston Beekeepers Helen Turner, Alison Derrick, John Legate, David Priest and Andy Watters, travelled up to London and lobbied their local MPs as part of the mass demonstration by British Beekeepers on Wednesday 5th November 2008.

Seen here, from left to right - Edward Davey MP for Kingston and Surbiton (and son, dressed up as a bee!) David Priest, John Legate, Helen Turner and Andy Watters
From left to right - David Priest, Alison Derrick, Helen Turner, John Legate and Andy Watters

Tim Lovett, President of the BBKA, rallies the troops, prior to delivering the signed petition to 10 Downing Street. Over 140,000 signatures were collected during the campaign. Read more here.
