The Minstead Trust was forced to close the reception area at Minstead Lodge, near Lyndhurst, when honey started dripping through the ceiling. Minstead Lodge is a Grade II-listed structure that was built by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Buckley in the early 1830s. "Thanks to the support received, the work is now largely complete and reception at Minstead Lodge has returned to normal." Bees invaded Minstead Lodge in the New Forest and caused £10,000 of damage to the building (Image: Minstead Trust)Adam Dodd, the charity's chief executive, added: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this appeal. Thanks to our supporters, reception is now back to normal and we can continue focusing on our work."