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Scenariio sponsors beehive at Shropshire's historic Conduit Head Apiary.
by Magdalena Thackeray, Marketing Manager at Scenariio
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Wednesday, 14th October 2026
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Scenariio is supporting Shropshire Beekeepers' Association through a beehive sponsorship, contributing to the organisation's work in beekeeping education, conservation and community engagement.
Our Commercial and Sales Director, Lee Taylor, recently visited Conduit Head Apiary in Shrewsbury for a hive-naming event and an introduction to the fascinating world of beekeeping.
During his visit, Lee met with John Adams, Chair, Education Lead and ADM Representative at Shropshire Beekeepers’ Association, and Emma Woodhouse, Health and Safety Consultant at Walker Health and Safety Services Limited, who introduced the sponsorship opportunity to Scenariio.
Despite some initial reservations about finding himself surrounded by thousands of bees, Lee thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Getting to know our new buzzing friends
Equipped with a protective suit and gloves that looked rather thinner than expected, Lee joined the association’s experienced beekeepers for a closer look inside the hive. As the frames were carefully lifted, he was able to observe thousands of bees at work and learn about how the colony operates. What surprised him most was how peaceful the experience felt.
“It is very peaceful. It’s like you’re at one with nature,”
Lee recalled
His initial apprehension soon disappeared, replaced by a genuine appreciation for the bees and the people who care for them.
A remarkable place with centuries of history
The visit also introduced Lee to the fascinating history of Conduit Head.
The site has a long association with Shrewsbury’s water supply, dating back to Tudor times. Following a period of neglect, Shropshire Beekeepers’ Association and its volunteers have worked to restore the grounds and make the area’s history accessible to visitors.
Today, the working apiary sits alongside historic wells, wooden walkways, a pond and habitats supporting local wildlife. Lee was particularly impressed by the care that has gone into the site and the enthusiasm of the volunteers sharing their knowledge.
Take a closer look at Lee’s visit
We’ve put together a short photo slideshow capturing Lee’s visit to Conduit Head Apiary, including a closer look inside the hive and some of the fascinating surroundings.
Head over to our LinkedIn page.
Supporting local initiatives
Sustainability is one of Scenariio’s core values, reflected in the technologies we deliver and the initiatives we choose to support. Sponsoring a beehive gives us an opportunity to contribute to the association’s ongoing work and support the volunteers who dedicate their time to beekeeping education and caring for the site.
Lee returned with plenty of photographs, some locally produced honey and a recommendation for other businesses considering similar sponsorships. He encourages organisations to get in touch with their local beekeeping associations and explore opportunities to support their work.
Our thanks go to Emma, John and everyone at Shropshire Beekeepers’ Association for their warm welcome, their enthusiasm and the excellent work they do.
To learn more about the association, visit shropshirebees.co.uk
This post was written by Magdalena Thackeray, Marketing Manager at Scenariio.
Magdalena Thackeray has worked in marketing for almost 15 years and is a bit of a one-woman band, enjoying everything from storytelling and content to creating engaging customer experiences across different media.
Working in the built environment has given her a particular fascination with the technology operating quietly behind the scenes. She is continually amazed by how much impact it can have — helping organisations improve sustainability while creating spaces that support collaboration, wellbeing, productivity and the people who use them every day.
Outside work, Magdalena is an avid piano learner and video games enthusiast.