Donate your unwanted medlar fruit, buy some medlar jelly and give bees a helping hand with local condiment business Tracklements.

This autumn, Tracklements, at Easten Grey, is once again supporting the British bee population with the sale of its limited edition Aromatic Medlar Jelly, and calling on locals to put their unwanted medlar fruit to good use. As part of the business's Plant a Tree, Save a Bee project, a percentage of the proceeds from every jar sold will be dedicated to funding bee-friendly medlar trees.

Guy Tullberg, managing director, said: “It’s a worrying time for British bees – in the last 80 years our populations have reduced significantly and this is due to a shortage of flowers to feed from and places to nest in the countryside.

We gave away 50 medlar trees last year which are a firm favourite with bees, so we’re pleased to be doing our bit to help support the bee population again. What’s more, Tracklements is dedicated to using only the best, natural ingredients and it’s wonderful to be able to use the produce of nature’s larder which may otherwise go to waste towards such a brilliant cause.”

For a chance to win a medlar tree and support the conservation of bees, visit tracklements.co.uk/pantry/apply-for-a-medlar-tree before November 23.

TV presenter Adam Henson added: “The Tracklements Plant a Tree, Save a Bee project is a great way to help the conservation of bees. A brilliant scheme to be involved in - donate your medlars to help.”

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust said: “We are delighted that Tracklements is taking on such an exciting and worthwhile project. Collaboration is so important in the world of bumblebee conservation, and we wish them (and the bees!) every success.”