Christine, Author at National Awareness Days

International Credit Union Day

The day that celebrates why YOU'RE taking all the credit International Credit Union Day 18 October 2018 International Credit Union Day which takes place on the third Thursday of October will celebrate the work carried out by its members. So this year we're celebrating on 18 October 2018. What is a credit union? It's… Continue reading

Humphreys Pyjama Week

Get your Jammies on for Humphreys Pyjama Week 2-6 October 2018 Humphreys Pyjama Week takes place from 2-6 October 2018, which means that you can enjoy a whole week in your pyjamas! Across the UK children will be wearing their pyjamas to school and nursery. Each child donates £2 to wear their pj's and all the… Continue reading

Global Handwashing Day

Pick up the soap and show 'em the ropes Global Handwashing Day every 15 October Global Handwashing Day - Do you always clean your hands? It's something that we easily take for granted. We can choose from all different types and smells of soap, it's easy to get a hold of and usually quite… Continue reading

Family Learning Festival

Fun and informal family learning at the Family Learning Festival every October We all know learning is fun and during the Family Learning Festival which takes place throughout October we are encouraged to make it a family affair. Using the festival as the backdrop to do some family learning is the perfect excuse to… Continue reading

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Don't let them suffer in silence Domestic Violence Awareness Month every October Domestic Violence Awareness Month will continue this year as part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Project. The observed month has been running since 1995 when several organizations including the Family Violence Prevention Fund and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence united to tackle… Continue reading

Conflict Resolution Day

Are you ready for a new method of peace? Conflict Resolution Day 18 October 2018 Conflict Resolution Day takes place on the third Thursday of October. And this year it will take place on 18 October 2018. The day was the idea of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) first ran in 2005 to promote… Continue reading

Byte Night

Change your life and someone else's this Byte Night 5 October 2018 Byte Night is a unique event to raise awareness for the Action for Children charity and this year it will be held on 5 October 2018. Action for Children aims to help children in danger of becoming homeless. They also know it's about… Continue reading

British Egg Week

Get cracking this British Egg Week 8-14 October 2018 Running from 8-14 October 2018 it's British Egg Week. Organised in association with British Lion Eggs, the week is no 'yolk' - it aims to show parents and children that eggs are egg-cellent for any meal, since they are high in nutrition for youngsters and value… Continue reading

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Familiarise yourself with your breasts this Breast Cancer Awareness Month October Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October. It is more than just breast cancer awareness though; it is breast awareness. How do you know something is amiss if you don't know what it feels like usually? Too often we are shy about… Continue reading

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month every October Black History Month has been celebrated in the United Kingdom every October since 1987. The event is formally recognised by the Government and highlights the contributions Africa and African peoples make to the economic, social and political landscape of London and the wider UK. However, issues of division… Continue reading