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Bee Lady Day

Bee Lady Day – Honouring Jean Bishop & Inspiring Fundraisers

Bee Lady Day, celebrated annually on May 13th, honors Hull’s beloved Jean Bishop, fondly known as “The Bee Lady.” Jean raised nearly £125,000 for Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire over 30 years, bringing smiles to countless faces along the way. Now, we’re carrying on her mission to inspire future generations of fundraisers and volunteers.

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How to get involved

Schools and Nurseries

  • Dress in black and yellow – Encourage students to dress up as bees or in Jean’s signature colors 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, coloring sheets, and stickers for all participants.

Businesses

  • Fundraise as a team – Organize 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.

Individuals

  • 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 honor.

Donate and Spread the Word

  • 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

 

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Get in Touch

Want to get involved or have a fundraising idea? We’d love to hear from you.

Email: Fundraising@ageukhull.org.uk

Call: 01482 324 644

Join us in making Bee Lady Day a lasting Hull tradition!