Applegate Organics is headed by Ex-Royal Marine, Patrick Johnson who, after a successful career in the Armed Forces is now a beekeeper producing locally made honey-based products and uses beekeeping as therapy experiences to help other members of the Armed Forces over come things like PTSD and other psychological trauma.

Applegate commissioned us to create packaging for their own five hundred limited edition, hand-crafted, small batch honeyed rum, “COMMANDO SPIRIT”. The honey comes from their own apiaries around Northampton, and the rum is distilled locally. The spirit has a purpose though - to raise money in support of the Royal Marines charity Rock2Recovery.

“Every bottle purchased helps support the work of our partner, Rock2Recovery, so when sharing this wet with an oppo, rest assured you’re helping veterans.

A hoofing cause.”

A little about this from Applegate…

“Beekeeping therapy is a relatively new phenomenon in the UK. Working closely with our partner Rock2Recovery, we have developed a program of support to those serving in the armed forces, the veteran community and families who are affected by stress / PTSD. 

Our beekind2yourmind program aims is to introduce, via  beekeeping, a stress free environment where participants can reconnect with nature in a peaceful, soothing environment while learning new skills. 

Beekeeping therapy not only soothes the soul, it gives participants focus and allows them to look positively about their future.“