Bee Lady Day returns to Hull to honour Jean Bishop.

Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire will hold a week-long Bee Lady Day in May 2026 to honour the legacy of fundraiser Jean Bishop, following a 2025 event that raised £15,000 for older people in the region.

Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire has announced that Bee Lady Day will return as a week-long celebration in May 2026 to honour the life and fundraising work of Jean Bishop. The event grew from an initial 2025 day that raised £15,000 to support older people across Hull and East Yorkshire. Organisers say the 2026 programme will include community pop-ups, school fundraisers, business involvement and larger public events. The week will conclude with a Bee Lady Ball. Event details: - Organiser: Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire. - Timing: week-long celebrations in May 2026, culminating in the Bee Lady Ball. - Fundraising history: the inaugural 2025 event raised £15,000 for older people in Hull and East Yorkshire. - Jean Bishop Legacy Award: a new award will recognise individuals who reflect Jean Bishop’s compassion and community spirit; public nominations are open until March 31; a panel that includes Jean’s family will shortlist five nominees, who will be invited to the Bee Lady Ball where one overall winner will be named and all nominees will receive a joint prize. - Community activity: planned elements include pop-up stalls in supermarkets and community venues, school fundraisers, business participation and large public events across the region. - Organisational note: Chief Executive Simon Himsworth said the event will celebrate Jean Bishop’s legacy and that the charity continues to support older people who form a large share of the local population. Summary: Bee Lady Day 2026 is presented as a community-focused effort to raise funds and celebrate volunteerism and kindness in Hull and East Yorkshire. The Jean Bishop Legacy Award will highlight individuals who show similar community spirit, with nominations open until March 31. In the weeks before May, Age UK staff and volunteers will run stalls and events across the region ahead of the week of celebrations.