Bee Lady Day

• Get ready to celebrate! We've got a buzzing lineup of exciting events and activities happening all across the city to mark Bee Lady Day and support a great cause.
• Explore What's Happening:
  • Check out our interactive live map for all the latest details on what's going on, when, and where:
    https://maphub.net/AgeUKHEY/bee-lady-day
  • New locations and events are being added all the time—so keep checking back to see what’s new!

• Dress in black and yellow – Encourage students to dress up as bees or in Jean’s signature colours in return for a small donation to Age UK HEY.
• Host a fundraiser – Get creative with bake sales, fun runs, sponsored challenges, or a tombola—every little bit helps.
• Receive a fundraising pack – Includes a Bee Lady Day presentation, posters, social media blurb, colouring sheets, and stickers for all participants. Download the pack here (Google Drive Link FundraisingPack.zip 647.3 MB)

• Fundraise as a team – Organise a dress-down day, host a raffle, or challenge colleagues to take part in a sponsored event.
• Light up Hull – Join local landmarks in lighting up yellow or amber to celebrate Jean’s legacy.
• Become a sponsor – Support Bee Lady Day through sponsorship and become an official Age UK HEY Partner, with branding opportunities available.
• Receive a fundraising pack – Includes a Bee Lady Day presentation, posters, social media blurb, colouring sheets, and stickers for all participants. Download the pack here (Google Drive Link BusinessPack.zip (381.1 MB)

• Volunteer – Help run Bee Lady Day activities and be part of this special event.
• Host your own fundraiser – Whether it’s a coffee morning, a sponsored challenge, or a community event, every effort supports older people in Hull & East Yorkshire.
• Join the celebrations – Visit us at Hull Paragon Station & Prospect Centre on Bee Lady Day and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere. In the evening, look out for Hull’s buildings lighting up in Jean’s honour.
• Receive a fundraising pack – Includes a Bee Lady Day presentation, posters, social media blurb, colouring sheets, and stickers for all participants.

This Bee Lady Day, we want to treat 8 incredible individuals to a special day out!

We’re inviting the public to nominate an older person who has done something extraordinary, just like Jean. Whether they’re a dedicated fundraiser, a committed volunteer, or someone who has overcome a significant challenge with remarkable strength, we want to hear about it.

All selected guests will meet at Hull Station, where we hope to create a lively atmosphere as they embark on a trip to nearby Doncaster for a day of fun. The day will include free train travel, courtesy of Hull Trains, a complimentary afternoon tea, and many more exciting surprises.

To nominate someone, please follow the link below to complete the nomination form.

Nomination Form

All nominations must be submitted by April 24th.
Nominees should ideally be over 65 years old.

• Donate to Age UK HEY – Every penny raised funds vital services for older people in our community.
• Share on social media – Help us grow Bee Lady Day into a Hull tradition. Follow and tag us on:
  • Facebook: @AgeUKHull&EastYorkshire
  • Instagram: @ageukhull_eastyorkshire
  • X (Twitter): @AgeUKHEY
  • LinkedIn: Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire
  • TikTok: @ageukhey

• A local knitter, named Louise Cramond, has designed us an amazing crochet Bee pattern. You can find a link below along with her Revelry. Her name is Local craft groups are coming together to knit and crochet bees in celebration of "Bee Lady Day." These handmade bees will be tagged with a donation link and shared as random acts of kindness. Want to take part? Find the patterns and details here!
  • Download Jeanie Bee Crochet Pattern (.pdf 6,991 KB)
  • Louise Cramond's Ravelry