This Wednesday (20th May 2026), Bebe’s Hive CIC invites 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, Bebe’s Hive CIC hopes to see that same spirit once more.
Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
On Wednesday 20th May 2026, Bebe’s Hive CIC invites 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.
Bebe’s Hive would love you to join in and show your support. They’d love to see your World Bee Day pictures on Stand Up For Southport and elsewhere on social media with the hashtag #worldbeeday
Southport Strollers outside Southport Splash World. Photo by Southport Strollers
To mark this year’s campaign, a special ‘Celebrate Bebe’ t-shirt has been created in collaboration with Westcoast Workwear.
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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