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Make laughing more infectious than ever before! Global Belly Laugh Day 24 January annually

Global Belly Laugh Day
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Global Belly Laugh Day – There are thousands of spoken languages in the world, and along with that, lots of different traditions and ways of life. But what unites everyone? Laughter! Global Belly Laugh Day will celebrate one of our very favourite past-times. Even the title of the day brings a smile to… Continue reading Make laughing more infectious than ever before! Global Belly Laugh Day 24 January annually

Blue Monday

Beat the Blues! Blue Monday 21 January 2019 Blue Monday is a special day, for people to focus on doing good for each other. Not necessarily presents and cards, just little acts of kindness (or big ones, if you like). It comes at a time when people might need a bit of cheering up: the… Continue reading

World Wetlands Day

Dip your toes in new waters! World Wetlands Day 2 February World Wetlands Day takes place every 2 February – it’s your chance to find out more about the wetlands of the UK and the world! There will be events held around the globe to celebrate the purpose of the day, from seminars to nature… Continue reading World Wetlands Day

World Thinking Day

Get exercising your brain Empower your mind World Thinking Day every 22 February Celebrated on 22 February each year, World Thinking Day aims to raise awareness of excellent causes and get us all raising money. It is also a day when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts think of each other and give thanks for… Continue reading World Thinking Day

World Cancer Day

Get involved and show your support for World Cancer Day every 4 February World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February each year. The day was first organised by the International Union against Cancer in 2005. If you, like me, know someone who has either survived or died from this terrible disease, then this is… Continue reading World Cancer Day

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day 2019

Learn more about staying safe online this Safer Internet Day 5 February 2019 So when is Safer Internet Day? Well, this year the day, which has been organised by Insafe since 2005 will be held on 5 February 2019. The purpose of this awareness day promotes safe and responsible use of the internet, the week aims… Continue reading Safer Internet Day

Rare Disease Day

every 28 February Rare Disease Day takes place annually on the last day of February. So, in 2019 it will take place on 28 February. The theme of the day this year is “Bridging health and social care”. The purpose of the day is to draw awareness to conditions that require more attention the clue is… Continue reading Rare Disease Day

Number Day

Number Day
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Start counting down the days … Number Day 1 February 2019 Number Day has been running for 1, 2, 3 … many years! The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) wants you to help celebrate our digits: aside from giving us the answers to formulas, maths has given us insights into science and… Continue reading Number Day

National Salt Awareness Week

National Salt Awareness Week
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Don’t rub salt in the wounds get the facts National Salt Awareness Week 4-10 March 2019 In 2019, National Salt Awareness Week will be running from 4-10 March, and it aims to give you the low down on salt intake. And this year the focus of the campaign is ‘time for ACTION on salt’.… Continue reading National Salt Awareness Week

National Nest Box Week

Give a bird a home National Nest Box Week 14-21 February 2019 National Nest Box Week takes place every year from 14-21 February and it’s a chance for you to encourage birds in your garden to come home to roost! Organised by the British Trust for Ornithology, or BTO, the week is an important one for… Continue reading National Nest Box Week