Author: Christine

White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day
Campaign to stop domestic violence against women White Ribbon Day every 25 November White Ribbon Day is inspired by The White Ribbon Pledge led by men who campaign to stop domestic violence against women.  Women might be the primary victims of this type of assault, but there is no reason why men can’t take a… Continue reading White Ribbon Day

Universal Children’s Day

Universal Children's Day
Do your bit and support International Children's Day every 20 November The United Nations (UN) declared every 20 November Universal Children's Day. It was back in December 1954 that the UN suggested that governments around the world celebrate the day and promote their future objectives in whatever way they think will make a difference. UNICEF… Continue reading Universal Children’s Day

Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week
Take action on road safety Road Safety Week 19-25 November 2018 Road Safety Week takes place from 19-25 November 2018 and educators are being urged to start planning now!  It's the UK’s biggest road safety event coordinated by the charity Brake and supported by Devitt.  The event, now in its 22nd year, is a great opportunity… Continue reading Road Safety Week

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Show your support for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month every November November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.  You probably heard that Patrick Swayze succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2009.   The disease is often a silent killer which is why more people need to know the signs and dangers. So what kind of signs are there?… Continue reading Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

National Tree Week

National Tree Week
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Celebrate our beautiful British trees! National Tree Week 24 November - 2 December 2018 Each year since 1975 National Tree Week has encouraged us to celebrate our beautiful surroundings for a whole week - and what better way to do it than planting loads of your own trees?  This year the fun takes place from… Continue reading National Tree Week

International Stress Awareness Day

International Stress Awareness Day
Beat Stress International Stress Awareness Day 7 November 2018 The 20th International Stress Awareness Day, which is held to celebrate helping people to beat stress will take place on 7 November 2018.  The theme this year is "Does Hi-tech Cause Hi-Stress". Do you know the main reasons for stress at work?   There are increasing… Continue reading International Stress Awareness Day

National School Meals Week

National School Meals Week
Raise awareness of healthy eating in our primary and secondary schools National School Meals Week 12-16 November 2018 The aim of National School Meals Week (NSMW), which is run by the Lead Association for Catering in Education (LACA) is to promote awareness of healthy eating in Britain's primary and secondary schools, and everyone is encouraged to… Continue reading National School Meals Week

National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month
Could you write a novel in 30 Days? National Novel Writing Month every November National Novel Writing Month!  Can you write a novel in a month? That's the challenge for all the budding authors out there.  The idea is to write your 50,000 words in just thirty days.  The deadline?  11.59.59 hours on 30 November! What… Continue reading National Novel Writing Month

National Adoption Week

National Adoption Week
Can you change a child's life? National Adoption Week 15-21 October 2018 National Adoption Week - We all love our families; whether it's the ones we're born into or the friends we make for ourselves. But it's easy to forget that there are others who aren't as fortunate as us.  This important week reminds us… Continue reading National Adoption Week