Bike Week is a special time each year to promote cycling and show us just how easy it is to make cycling part of our every day routine! There are loads of ways to get involved with this year’s events. Across the country there will be thousands of cycling events that you can take part… Continue reading Take to the Streets for Bike Week 11-19 June 2016
The IFA registered Aromatherapy Awareness Week which takes place from 6-12 June 2016 aims to bring more recognition of the benefits of aromatherapy and its role in the health and well-being of the nation. This year the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) has chosen palliative care to be the theme of the week. The need for palliative care is fast… Continue reading Aromatherapy and Dementia Aromatherapy Awareness Week 6-12 June 2016
World Population Day – Do you know what one of the biggest achievements of all the time has been? Decreasing mortality rates all over the world. Just a couple of centuries ago people would have thought themselves lucky to live into their late forties! Now we’re expected to live as old as 100… Continue reading Making sure YOU matter it’s all about the data! World Population Day 11 July annually
This year will be the 9th annual World Hepatitis Day – taking place on 28 July, on the same date as the birthday of Nobel Laureate Professor Blumberg who discovered Hepatitis B. The whole point of the day is to encourage people to find out the facts about Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C… Continue reading Increasing your protection for the silent infection World Hepatitis Day 28 July annually
If you’re mad about nature and wildlife like I am, then National Marine Week which runs from 23 July to 7 August 2016 will get you grabbing your wellies and venturing into Britain’s great outdoors. The UK’s marine areas are home to a number of amazing creatures like dolphins and basking sharks. Organised by The… Continue reading Are you mad about marine life? Then get ready for National Marine Week 23 July – 7 August 2016
National Fishing Month is the month for you if you are angling to get your welly boots and fishing rods out this summer – a month-long fishing extravaganza from 22 July to 29 August 2016. Whether you enjoy a spot of carp fishing or, like me, you’ve never tried fishing before, there really is… Continue reading Fishing for adventure? Why not try National Fishing Month 22 July – 29 August 2016
Eeeha! It’s time to add National Day of the Cowboy to your calendar of national days … with the 12th National Day of the Cowboy taking place this year! So get your lassoes at the ready, to reign in all those people that aren’t yet aware of this fantastic day! It was first sponsored in… Continue reading Have you seen the old cowboy movies? Get involved with a show and you’ll find out there’s much more to know! National Day of the Cowboy 23 July 2016
National Cherry Day – I love cherries! They are my favourite fruit and I find them so refreshing. I ended up eating a full bag the other day … better that than eating a whole box of chocolates I suppose! Did you know that just 10 cherries can make up one of your five… Continue reading I love cherries! National Cherry Day 16 July annually
International Reggae Day – What do you think of when you hear ‘Reggae’? Bob Marley most likely! He was the king of reggae music up to the ’80s and is just as much loved today! Songs like ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘No Woman No Cry’ and ‘One Love’ are timeless! Not to mention his music also… Continue reading All across the nation feeling positive vibrations! International Reggae Day 1 July annually
