Author: Christine

National Cat Day

National Cat Day
There's no time to paws get movng on this cause National Cat Day every 29 October Cat lovers everywhere will know that the National Cat Day slogan - 'where every day is cat day' - is so very, very true!  But 29 October is going to be extra special. Why?   Because the day is… Continue reading National Cat Day

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Bullying Prevention Month
It's time to stop bullying National Bullying Prevention Month October National Bullying Prevention Month - Did you know that more than 160,000 students in the USA stay home each day because they're scared of being bullied? This October PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) draws attention to the problem of bullying that affects many… Continue reading National Bullying Prevention Month

National Braille Week

National Braille Week
Helping people sail through braille National Braille Week 8-14 October 2018 National Braille Week organised by the charity Royal Blind is held in the second week of October every year and coincides with World Sight Day.  This year National Braille Week will be celebrated from 8-14 October 2018 - more than 200 years after the birth… Continue reading National Braille Week

National Badger Day

National Badger Day
Help protect the nation's badgers on National Badger Day every 6 October National Badger Day takes place on 6 October each year. On the day badger organisations, individuals and groups will be engaging in a range of events.  Events are designed to raise awareness of badger protection issues, spread information about badgers and to raise funds… Continue reading National Badger Day

Mole Day

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Join the celebrations and commemorate Avogadro's number Mole Day every 23 October Each year on 23 October the Mole Day celebrations begin at 6.02am and finish at 6.20pm the next day! Precise, huh?  Well that's because this all-important day has nothing to do with the animal, but commemorates Avogadro's number (6.02 x 10 23) - a… Continue reading Mole Day

Lupus Awareness Month

Every October Lupus Awareness Month - Lupus is an incurable immune system condition that is assumed to be genetic and mainly affects females.  The condition shares a lot of symptoms in common with other conditions; with lupus signs including rashes, depression, anaemia, headaches and mouth ulcers. Lupus UK, are trying to raise awareness of lupus… Continue reading Lupus Awareness Month

International Walk to School Month

International Walk to School Month
Beat the traffic and get you and your kids out in the fresh air this International Walk to School Month every October International Walk to School Month (IWALK) takes place every October and over 40 countries will be encouraging children and their parents to ditch the school run! It’s also an opportunity for parents and… Continue reading International Walk to School Month

International Stammering Awareness Day

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Raise awareness this International Stammering Awareness Day every 22 October International Stammering Awareness Day is celebrated every 22 October.  You may have seen ‘The King’s Speech’ – Colin Firth’s role as King George VI was a massive hit and drew a large amount of attention towards stuttering and the social stigma that often surrounds the disorder.… Continue reading International Stammering Awareness Day

International School Library Month

Get pages turning all through International School Library Month October International School Library Month is celebrated around the world throughout October every year.  It's the perfect time for kids to visit their own school library and browse through the hundreds of books available to them! Organised by the International Association of School Librarianship, the theme of… Continue reading International School Library Month