Christine, Author at National Awareness Days

International Anti Corruption Day

International Anti Corruption Day Every 9 December International Anti Corruption Day - In 2010 the Secretary-General of the United Nations broadcasted a message loud and clear about the role of the day! So what is anti corruption? It's businesses taking the initiative to adopt strong policies against corruption. Why? Because corruption crimes like bribery and… Continue reading

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day Every 10 December Human Rights Day is an important day at the United Nations (UN). The UN's General Assembly declared that having human rights "is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world". But prejudice and discrimination are still stopping us from having an equal, more peaceful world.… Continue reading

World Breastfeeding Week

Your baby needs you to breastfeed World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2018 World Breastfeeding Week takes place in the first week of August each year. It is celebrated in more than 170 countries worldwide, and this can only keep growing! Breastfeeding is essential for your baby. Why? It provides a child with all… Continue reading

Festival of Winter Walks

Festival of Winter Walks 15 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 The Festival of Winter Walks was set up by Britain's walking charity, Ramblers. Their aim is to make walking paths safer and encourage people to do more walking. And this year, they want you to go out walking over the Christmas period! There will… Continue reading

Day of the Ninja

Show your Ninja identity Day of the Ninja Every 5 December Day of the Ninja - This is no longer about disguise. Your disguise was the everday life you have been leading. It's finally time to show the world that YOU are a ninja! On 5 December you have the chance to show everyone… Continue reading

3D Printing Day

Get involved with the 3D printing revolution 3D Printing Day 3 December 3D Printing Day - 30 years on from the invention of the first 3D printer, international 3D printing day was created on the appropriately selected 3 December (3D). This day strives to create awareness, educate and get people involved with the 3D industry. In… Continue reading

Playday

Children can remind you how to play! Playday 1 August 2018 Playday - If you ever needed an excuse to play this is your chance! But why has a day been dedicated to playing, you might ask? Well it all started in 1986 when play centres and adventure playgrounds were threatened with cuts. … Continue reading

National Allotment Week

Fruit, veg and flowers allotment gardening with an edge National Allotment Week 13-19 August 2018 National Allotment Week - How often do you use allotments? Unless you're an enthusiast or well informed I'm guessing not very often! There can be a misconception that allotments are boring - but there are several reasons to have… Continue reading

Left Handers Day!

International Left Handers Day

A day for left handers to unite and celebrate! every 13 August Don't feel left out - Celebrate Left Handers Day! Are you tired of trying to use gadgets and tools made for right handed people at home or in the office? Then vent your frustration this 13 August! Left Handers Day I'm left handed… Continue reading

International Homeless Animals Day

Cats and dogs left to roam no more animals should be left without a home! International Homeless Animals Day 18 August 2018 International Homeless Animals Day - Every year pet shelters are completely overwhelmed by the numbers of animals they are looking after - all because lots of poor animals have been left homeless. When… Continue reading