Swarm descends on Leamington’s Jephson Gardens to raise awareness of the plight of bees​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A swarm of bees descended on Jephson Gardens to raise awareness of the plight of bees.

The community groups Bee Friendly Cubbington and Bee Friendly Warwick have organised a petition to request Warwick District Council go pesticide free, which was signed by many passers-by in the park.

A spokesperson for the group said: "Bees who, amongst other pressures, are indirectly killed by pesticides as the pesticides affect their gut bacteria and navigation systems.

"Many locals signed the petition asking Warwick District Council to go pesticide free. The bees are thankful for their support but they are looking to get 200 more signatures. They urge you to sign if you live in the Warwickshire District Council area."

To sign the petition visit: change.org/wdcpestfree

Find out more about Bee Friendly Cubbington and Bee Friendly Warwick by visiting their Facebook pages: @bee friendly warwick, @bee friendly Cubbington and @bee friendly Kenilworth