Down Syndrome, Cork - There are 2 events in UCC on Wednesday, 13th October for children with Down Syndrome for UCC Community Week. At 11.30am there was a live reading of 'A Bee at UCC' for families and the UCC President Professor John O'Halloran was in attendance. Group pic at the special reading at UCC. Pic: Larry Cummins University College Cork welcomed special guests from Down Syndrome Cork to its wildflower meadow today to celebrate the launch of ‘A Bee at UCC’. The children’s book tells the story of Booley the Bee on her journey to discover her purpose in the ecosystem. Set in the surroundings of UCC, the book aims to teach children about the importance of biodiversity, sustainability, and the true story of how Alma Nectar UCC Honey is made at the apiary at UCC in the North Mall under the management of UCC Beekeeper Thomas Quigley. Already on its second print run having sold 1,000 copies in three weeks, a copy of ‘A Bee at UCC’ has been donated to every library in the country and Direct Provision Centre in Cork. “The story also highlights the message that everyone's life has value and we all have a contribution to make. No matter how small it seems, we can all impact globally by acting locally,” book author JP Quinn, Head of the UCC Visitors’ Centre said.