Did you know that Disability Awareness Day (DAD) is the the biggest non-profit disability exhibition led by volunteers in the UK? It is held by Warrington Disability Partnership and attracts more than 25,000 people every year. So, what is the day raising awareness to specifically? The day aims to raise awareness to the voluntary,… Continue reading Scuba diving, music and dancing Find your sporting ability this Disability Awareness Day 10 July 2016
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World Religion Day 25 January
World Religion Day is celebrated annually on 25 January across the globe. The day was created by the Bahai faith in 1950, to get followers of the faith to observe the day publicly wherever they may be. Now it is in its 65th year, and encapsulates all religions. The aim is to unite everyone, whatever… Continue reading World Religion Day 25 January
World Leprosy Day 29 January 2017
World Leprosy Day – Did you know that leprosy is curable but despite this there are still millions of people around the world living with this disability? For as little as £25 the lives of those affected can be changed. But, do you think people in poverty-stricken countries like India and Africa can afford that? … Continue reading World Leprosy Day 29 January 2017
Winnie the Pooh Day
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Winnie the Who? Winnie the Pooh! Winnie the Pooh Day every 18 January Winnie the Pooh Day - On 18th January 1882, the creator of Winnie the Pooh was born. AA Milne has created many children's characters and is the author of many books. Now, every year we celebrate Pooh Bear on the day of… Continue reading Winnie the Pooh Day
STIQ Day
STIQ Day every 14 January STIQ Day has been founded to draw attention to the importance of our sexual health - and in encouraging people to get regular STI (sexually transmitted infections) examinations. Can you say with 100% positivity that you haven't contracted an STI? Sexually transmitted diseases are becoming more and more common in… Continue reading STIQ Day
Once upon a Time … National Storytelling Week! 30 January – 6 February 2016
National Storytelling Week – Everyone loves narrative and storytelling – it’s something about a story’s beginning, middle and end that makes us feel more of a completeness and understanding of our own lives. As a writer I’m never happier than when I’ve composed a story and found someone who enjoys reading it! National Storytelling… Continue reading Once upon a Time … National Storytelling Week! 30 January – 6 February 2016
National Popcorn Day
Sweet or salted? Cheesy jalapeno! National Popcorn Day every 19 January National Popcorn Day aims to draw awareness to popcorn and the never-ending amount of fun you can have with it! When's the last time you tried cheesy jalapeno popcorn? Or you opened up an oriental takeaway box and found spicy popcorn instead? Probably never,… Continue reading National Popcorn Day
National Handwriting Day
Put pen to paper this National Handwriting Day every 23 January Each year on 23 January it's National Handwriting Day and I am going to celebrate with a letter to my old pen pal. So often I don't think twice about sending her an email or sending a message through facebook but I believe that… Continue reading National Handwriting Day
National Bug Busting Day
Headlice beware on National Bug Busting Day 31 January 30 June 31 October The aim on national Bug Busting Days is to find all the head lice and zap them in one fell swoop. This stops them from circulating endlessly. Often a child who has caught head lice in the last month will show no… Continue reading National Bug Busting Day
Remember the Victims this Holocaust Memorial Day every 27 January
Holocaust Memorial Day each 27 January marks a day of remembrance throughout the world and it has now been held in the UK since 2001. The day is all about remembering those who were victims of the holocaust and how their lives were brutally changed by Nazi persecution. It also acts as a day of remembrance… Continue reading Remember the Victims this Holocaust Memorial Day every 27 January