Fibromyalgia Awareness Week – Do you know what fibromyalgia is? Unfortunately lots of people are still not aware of the condition or the horrible effects it has on both sufferers and their families. The condition can be triggered by a traumatic event, whether emotional or prompted by something physical like childbirth or a viral… Continue reading Do you know what fibromyalgia is? Fibromyalgia Awareness Week 6-14 September 2014
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Take the transport of your choosing it’s time to get moving! European Mobility Week 16-22 September 2016
It’s almost time for European Mobility Week! The week where you are encouraged to get involved with sustainable transport and mobility. Moving on public transport, on your bike or on your feet! This year the theme for the week is ‘Smart and sustainable mobility – an investment for Europe’. Basically it’s about anything that involves… Continue reading Take the transport of your choosing it’s time to get moving! European Mobility Week 16-22 September 2016
Parlez-vous francais? Parla Italiano? Habla usted espanol? Give languages a go this European Day of Languages every 26 September
If you are flummoxed by French or perplexed by Polish, use the European Day of Languages every 26 September as the opportunity to pick a language to learn. Make it the catalyst for your Catalan! The Council of Europe first celebrated this day in 2001 and it has been growing every year to include more countries and… Continue reading Parlez-vous francais? Parla Italiano? Habla usted espanol? Give languages a go this European Day of Languages every 26 September
Can you help your child overcome the hurdles? Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2016
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month once more this September. Around 1500-1700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and 50% are younger than five years old. That’s why it’s so important so draw attention to the reality of the statistics and what people can do to help in some way. If enough people fundraise… Continue reading Can you help your child overcome the hurdles? Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2016
Eat British during British Food Fortnight 17 September – 2 October 2016
British Food Fortnight – What do apples, venison, blackberries, oysters, crab, parsnips and runner beans have in common? They are all in season during British Food Fortnight. This year celebrates the 15th year of the event which takes from 17 September until 2 October 2016. The UK has a fantastic opportunity to bring our fabulous great British… Continue reading Eat British during British Food Fortnight 17 September – 2 October 2016
You’re in for a real treat Bacon is the best kind of meat! Bacon Day 3 September 2016
Bacon Day – Who doesn’t love a BLT? With a hot cup of tea to top it all off. Or maybe you prefer it with your fry-up … or your calzone! And when I say bacon, I mean everything bacon – previous year’s festivities have even included showings of Kevin Bacon movies! Bacon Day has got… Continue reading You’re in for a real treat Bacon is the best kind of meat! Bacon Day 3 September 2016
Super sleuths unite Agatha Christie Week 9-11 September 2016
Agatha Christie Week takes place from 9-11 September 2016. Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on 15 September 1890 and this year the twelfth Agatha Christie week coincides with the author’s 126th birthday. Agatha Christie has been referred to by the Guinness Book of World Records as the best selling writer of books of all time. … Continue reading Super sleuths unite Agatha Christie Week 9-11 September 2016
World Vegetarian Day
I'm willing to hedge a bet! You'll love veggies by the end of World Vegetarian Day every 1 October World Vegetarian Day is here to encourage you in a new way of living - or to ask you to help raise awareness to the vegetarian lifestyle if you're already meat-free! Paul McCartney became a… Continue reading World Vegetarian Day
World Teachers Day
Be a teachers pet this World Teachers Day 5 October World Teachers Day has been celebrated on 5 October every year since 1994. The day was established by UNESCO the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a branch of the United Nations (UN) which is dedicated to promoting peace through education, science and culture. … Continue reading World Teachers Day
World Space Week
Are you starry-eyed? Then launch yourself into World Space Week every 4-10 October World Space Week takes place every year from 4-10 October. The week celebrates the advances in space science around the world and the ways it has improved our lives. Established in 1999, the week is an opportunity for everyone and anyone to… Continue reading World Space Week