May is dedicated to Local and Community History Month. I bet you think you know everything there is to know about your local community? It is safe to say you probably don’t! I thought I knew everything about the town I grew up in until I came across a book in my local library… Continue reading Research your local community during Local and Community History Month Every May
Learning at Work Week takes place from 16-22 this May. The organisers of the event want us to ‘get inspired’ to highlight the ways that learning and development can support workers and employers to plan for the future and develop new ways of working in our ever changing world. In a time of economic difficulty… Continue reading The power to inspire = the skills you can acquire! Learning at Work Week 16-22 May 2016
International Nurses Day – A National Nurses Day was first planned in the early 1950’s, but it was not until 1974 when the International Council of Nurses stated that the 12th of May was to be International Nurses Day. The 12th of May was chosen as this was the day in 1820 that Florence Nightingale… Continue reading International Nurses Day 12 May annually
International Museum Day will draw awareness to how museums contribute to enriching and developing our societies! The best thing about museums is how they link different cultures together – by showcasing artefacts from past times and different countries and by making museums available for travelling tourists to learn about other places and people. ‘Museums for… Continue reading It’s time to relish our relics! International Museum Day 18 May 2015
International Day Of The Midwife takes place every 5 May. This is a time to recognise the important work of midwives around the world and show your support. The day, which has been observed since 1991 is organised by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) to raise awareness of the important job midwives do and the… Continue reading Celebrate International day of the Midwife 5 May annually
International Day of Families was brought about by the United Nations Programme on the Family and will stress the importance of having healthy and happy relationships with your relatives. Families are the ‘basic core’ of our society – we are born into them and some of the most important developing years of our lives are… Continue reading We are fam-i-ly! ‘Get up everybody and sing’ International Day of Families 15 May annually
International Dawn Chorus Day is held annually on the first Sunday in May, and people are encouraged to rise early to listen to bird song at organised events. The first ever event was held at Moseley Bog in Birmingham, England in 1984 by the Urban Wildlife Trust. The dawn chorus is most noticeable in spring… Continue reading Wake up to the sound of birdsong on International Dawn Chorus Day 7 May 2017
Throughout May it is Hughes Syndrome Awareness Month. Organised by the Hughes Syndrome Foundation, the month aims to raise awareness and funds for sufferers of this condition. Hughes Syndrome, also known as Antiphospholipid syndrome, causes blood clots in arteries and veins and can also cause recurring miscarriages in women. Luckily, the condition can be… Continue reading Help out during Hughes Syndrome Awareness Month Every May
Get ready for Free Comic Book Day! Whether you’re a loyal collector or trying out comic books for the first time, this day is for you! From superhero to manga there are many different genres – so there’s bound to be one to suit you! They might often be thought of as a modern thing,… Continue reading Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s … Free Comic Book Day 7 May 2016
