"Manchester bee"

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21 January 2026

Aggie Beever-Jones, number 33 of Chelsea Women F.C., participates in the FA Women's League Cup match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on January 21, 2026.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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23 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones #33 of Chelsea F.C. women celebrates her goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, on March 23, 2025.

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23 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones #33 of Chelsea F.C. women celebrates her goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, on March 23, 2025.

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23 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones #33 of Chelsea F.C. women celebrates her goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, on March 23, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones #33 of Chelsea F.C. women is in action during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 19, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones #33 of Chelsea F.C. women is in action during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 19, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones #33 of Chelsea F.C. women crosses the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, on March 19, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones, #33 of Chelsea F.C. Women, is in possession of the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 19, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones, number 33 of Chelsea F.C. women, is in possession of the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 19, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones, number 33 of Chelsea F.C. women, is in possession of the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 19, 2025.

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20 March 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones, number 33 of Chelsea F.C. women, is in possession of the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Joie Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 19, 2025.

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