Stand Up For Southport and Bebe’s Hive CIC gently invite the community to once again come together in colour, kindness, and remembrance for World Bee Day.
Last year began with a simple gesture. Bebe’s mum, Lauren King, shared a quiet message on Instagram asking if anyone might wear a pop of yellow on 20th May, to mark World Bee Day and remember Bebe. What followed was something no one could have predicted.
Southport turned yellow.
Schools welcomed small flashes of sunshine into their uniforms. Nurseries encouraged children to arrive dressed in bright, joyful tones. The Atkinson glowed yellow into the evening. Churchtown Village was adorned with bows, tied carefully and thoughtfully throughout its streets.
Across the town, people shared images of bees, flowers, and moments of reflection; each one a tribute, each one a reminder of the deep care within this community.
Southport has always shown that when it comes together, it does so with quiet strength and extraordinary generosity.
This year, we hope to see that same spirit once more.
On Wednesday 20th May 2026, Stand Up For Southport and Bebe’s Hive CIC invite everyone – schools, businesses, families, and individuals – to wear yellow for World Bee Day.
A simple act, but one that carries meaning: celebrating the life of Bebe King, while shining a light on the importance of protecting bees and the natural world around us.
We’d love you to join in and show your support. We’d love to see your World Bee Day pictures in our Stand Up For Southport Facebook group; or collaborate with Stand Up For Southport on Instagram; or post anywhere on social media with the hashtag #worldbeeday
To mark this year’s campaign, a special ‘Celebrate Bebe’ t-shirt has been created in collaboration with Westcoast Workwear. The shirts are available now via the online merchandise portal, offering a simple way for the community to take part and show support.
A pop-up shop was held at Wayfarer’s Arcade on Lord Street in Southport on Saturday 25th April 2026, where lots of visitors cn purchased their t-shirts in person ahead of World Bee Day.
More than anything, this day is about people. It is about a town that shows up for one another. It is about remembering a little girl who brought joy, and ensuring that joy continues to ripple outward in small, meaningful ways.
This May, Southport is invited, once again, to turn yellow for Bebe.
- For more information and to purchase t-shirts, please visit: bebeshiveuk.deco-apparel.com
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