Buzz into World Bee Day! 🌍 🐝
Our hand-painted picture book all about bees and pollination. £8.99
May 20th is all about celebrating the MVPs (Most Valuable Pollinators) of our planet: bees! These tiny superheroes work tirelessly to keep our food on the table and flowers blooming, while looking fabulous in their black-and-yellow stripes.
But let’s bee real: life isn’t always sweet for our buzzing buddies. Habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change are putting a serious sting in their survival.
What can you do? Plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid pesticides, or just share some buzz-worthy facts to spread awareness. Let’s make life bee-utiful for them and, in turn, for us! Bee-lieve us, it’s worth it. 🐝💛
The Pink Patsy and the Honeybee 🌸🐝
A Sweet Story About Bees and Pollination
Written by Wendy Gallagher and hand-painted by Margaret Townsend, this enchanting book uses art and storytelling to teach children about the importance of bees and pollination. It’s a perfect way to help young readers feel curious, caring, and connected to nature. 🐝🌼
World Bee Day Celebration in the Park
🐝🌸 The next World Bee Day is Thursday 20th May 2027! 🌸🐝
When: We’ll be confirming the date for our Swan Lane celebration nearer the time, so keep an eye on this page!
Where: Swan Lane Open Space (see map)
Join Magmay Books for a buzz-tastic day of bee-themed fun as we celebrate the wonders of nature and our hardworking pollinator friends, the bees!
Here’s what’s in store:
🍯 Local Honey, Homemade Cakes and Great Coffee
Savour delicious, locally harvested honey brought to you by The Redwood Cafe, owned by the wonderful Leo, who also makes the best homemade cakes around! The coffee is wonderful and the food is delicious, so grab a slice and a cup, and sweeten your day while supporting bees and their vital role in our ecosystem.
🎨 Family Fun with Magmay Books
Wendy, the author, and Margaret, the talented illustrator of the Pink Patsy books, will be hosting a family-friendly stall featuring:
Bee Hat Making, Painted Stone, Treasure Hunt: Fun for all ages with prizes to be found!
Book Signing: Get your very own signed copy of Pink Patsy and the Honeybee, the latest enchanting tale. Featuring Wendy’s heartwarming storytelling and Margaret’s delightful paintings, it’s a book you’ll treasure for years to come.
🎭 Bee Puppet Show with Jake
Our friend Jake brings along his two bee puppets, Beanica and Beatrice, to give the children a fun, hands-on lesson in how bees pollinate flowers.
Jake brings little bits of craft to look like pollen. The children use Beanica and Beatrice to pick up the pollen from one flower, carry it across and drop it onto another flower, just like real bees do!
Jake explains it all really clearly, so even the youngest children understand why bees matter so much. Dressed up in his colourful costume, he has a brilliant time using his puppets to educate and entertain. It’s learning that feels like play! 🐝🌼
🌳 Discover Swan Lane Open Space
If you haven’t visited this best-kept secret before, now’s the perfect time! Swan Lane Open Space is a hidden gem full of charm and natural beauty. Need directions? There’s a map just below to help you find your way.
This is your chance to connect with neighbours, support local businesses, and have a day filled with sweet, bee-utiful memories. 🐝
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family! Let’s celebrate bees, books, and community together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us in the Park
Red Wood Cafe, Swan Lane Open Space. N20
We look forward to seeing you at the next World Bee Day Celebrations 2027.
Our event day is to be confirmed
See all our Pink Patsy events, including Christmas Wonderland at The Redwood Cafe, or find the books in our shop.