Episode 81 The Appprentice And The BeeUnboxing a Little Christmas Cheer
Today brought an early Christmas moment as our apprentices opened a box that felt very much like an end-of-year present – the arrival of our 2026 Apprentice & The Bee desk calendars. These new calendars bring together highlights from the past twelve months, pairing apprentice achievements with scenes from the life cycle of our solitary […]
Episode 80 The Appprentice And The BeeA Year’s Work Revealed
As we look back on the year, today’s clip gives us a glimpse into the work our bees have carried out quietly beside us — and the progress our Apprentices have made along the way. In this video, one of our Apprentices opens-up a bee hotel after a full season of activity. The hatchery drawer […]
Episode 79 The Appprentice And The BeeJoinery Foundations – Mastering the T-Halving Joint
As our solitary bees rest through winter, each one continues its quiet journey towards a planned moment of emergence. Their progress relies on nature’s own sequence of development – a reminder that order and preparation matter. Our Apprentices follow a similar path. A key part of their learning is understanding the sequence of operations. Get […]
Episode 78 The Appprentice And The BeeMetamorphosis in Motion
This week, our Apprentices opened the nesting cassettes in our bee hotels to reveal rows of Red Mason bee cocoons — tiny lives that have completed their transformation and are resting through winter. Now harvested and cared for, these cocoons will be ready to take flight in spring. And just like our bees, our Apprentices […]
Episode 77 The Appprentice And The BeeOne Year On – A Proud Moment That Still Inspires Us
One year ago tonight, our apprentices proudly took to the stage in Nottingham to receive the Training Initiative Award at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2024. These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of contractors, tradespeople, designers and innovators across the UK — and it was a true highlight to see our apprentices representing Fourply and […]
Episode 76 The Appprentice And The BeeA Mast Year for Acorns – and Apprentices
Every few years, oak trees produce an exceptional abundance of acorns – a natural event known as a mast year. It’s nature’s way of securing the future: by producing more seeds than ever, the oak increases its chances of survival and renewal. This year, we’ve noticed a bumper crop of acorns carpeting the woodland floor […]
Episode 75 The Appprentice And The Bee Still Buzzing — Even as Autumn Sets In
Whilst most of nature begins to slow down, some bees are still hard at work – taking every opportunity to pollinate before the colder months arrive. In this video, this south-facing shrub is alive with activity — a mix of different bee species, each focused on the task at hand. Their determination, even at this […]
Episode 74 The Appprentice And The Bee All Aboard – Welcoming Karly to Fourply!
Just like stepping onto a train for the first stop of an exciting new journey, our latest apprentice Karly has officially begun hers with Fourply. Karly has already made a strong start on her apprenticeship journey, where she’ll be gaining hands-on experience while working towards her Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3) in Business and Administration. […]
Episode 73 The Appprentice And The Bee Three Chambers, Three Journeys
Back in spring, we opened the door of one of our Bee Hotels to discover three newly emerged Red Mason bees, resting in their own chambers — pausing before the next phase of their journey: laying the foundation for the next generation. This week, we see a similar story unfolding at Fourply. Three of our […]
Episode 72 The Appprentice And The Bee Lessons in Looking Closer
At first glance, this striking insect might be mistaken for a butterfly. Bright, colourful and full of character – it certainly catches the eye. But with a little more knowledge and experience, we learn it’s actually a Magpie Moth (Abraxas grossulariata). Proof that taking the time to pause, look deeper and check the details can […]
