Christine, Author at National Awareness Days

World Animal Day

Wild about wildlife? Get involved with World Animal Day every 4 October Each year 4 October is World Animal Day! These 24 hours are the chance to give back and celebrate animal life in all its shapes and sizes, from mice to elephants, and recognise the positive influence they have on our lives. This… Continue reading

Wool Week

Wool Weel

Get wrapped up in meeting the makers of your clothes! Wool Week 8-21 October 2018 Wool Week - Do you know how many sheep live in the UK? Over 33 million! That's almost half the number of people! There are over 60 breeds and between 35,000-40,000 tonnes of British wool made every year. … Continue reading

Wear it Pink

It's time to get your pink gear out and support Wear it Pink 19 October 2018 Wear It Pink - a simple message for a complex issue. Asking women and also men to wear pink is a small ask that leaves a lot of room for people to plan their events around it. The Breast… Continue reading

The Big Draw

Have your pens and paper at the ready it's time for The Big Draw every October If you're itching to get creative then pick up your pencils for The Big Draw. Throughout the whole of October there's a month of events to get everyone drawing together and show us it doesn't need to just be… Continue reading

National Poetry Day

Celebrate our poets old and new! National Poetry Day 28 September 2017 National Poetry Day which takes place on 28 September 2017 is all about celebrating poetry both new and old. The theme for 2017 is 'Freedom'. So if you've got a bright idea and can light up someone's day, why not have a go… Continue reading

National Nut Day

Go nuts on National Nut Day every 22 October National Nut Day was set up by the Liberation Foods Company as a brilliant way to advocate Fairtrade nuts and promote deliciously healthy living! So who does Fairtrade help? As the only nuts business run by farmers, Liberation is a 'Community Interest Company' run to benefit small… Continue reading

National Knitting Week

Itching to get stitching? Pick up your pins for National Knitting Week 13-21 October 2017 Running from 13-21 October 2017, National Knitting Week aims to inspire the next generation of knitters and get your community crazy for knitting! This special week of crafty events was first celebrated in 2005 after it was created by Knitting… Continue reading

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Nasty bugs are out to get your PC make sure you've got security down to a T National Cyber Security Awareness Month October National Cyber Security Awareness Month draws awareness to dangerous viruses and aims to show you how you can keep your computer safe. Viruses can have a fatal impact in our computers -… Continue reading

National Curry Week

Korma, Madras, Jalfrezi and Vindaloo Which one's for you? National Curry Week 22-28 October 2018 National Curry Week takes place from 22-28 October 2018 - Korma, Madras, Jalfrezi, and Vindaloo ... just some of the most famous curries! National Curry Week involves curry restaurants, caterers and curry lovers across the UK celebrating the dish with… Continue reading

National Cholesterol Month

Don't miss a beat your heart need you to watch what you eat! National Cholesterol Month every October National Cholesterol Month takes place every October. This year it will focus on raising awareness of developing healthy habits as part of their 'Great Cholesterol Challenge'. So what is cholesterol? For those that don't know, it's a… Continue reading