International Marconi Day

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Are you into radio? Pick up your equipment and say hello! Imnternational Marconi Day 21 April 2018 International Marconi Day celebrates the huge part Guglielmo Marconi played in the invention of radio. People had been trying to create wireless telegraphy for years but Marconi improved and made it marketable and successful.  And do you want… Continue reading International Marconi Day

International Dance Day

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Waltz, salsa, street Anything goes! Can you keep the beat? International Dance Day 29 April annually International Dance Day - Get ready to swivel those hips! The day was first established by UNESCO in 1982 and it is held every 29 April, as this is the birth date of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), creator of modern ballet.… Continue reading International Dance Day

International Children’s Book Day

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A day to inspire children to pick up a book and get reading International Children's Book Day 2 April annually International Childrens Book Day is celebrated every 2 April, inspiring children to pick up a book and get reading! The date of 2 April was chosen to mark this day for young literature lovers as… Continue reading International Children’s Book Day

International Carrot Day

International Carrot Day
Carrot snacks, carrot shots and carrot juice International Carrot Day 4 April annually Now that International Carrot Day is coming into its fifteenth year, its time to celebrate the carrot in all its glory all over again! This member of the parsley family has lots of interesting facts about it!  Did you know that the… Continue reading International Carrot Day

Earth Day

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Do your bit to End Plastic Pollution Earth Day 22 April annually Every 22 April Earth Day is celebrated by over a billion people.  Earth Day was first observed in 1970 in Wisconsin, USA and that year over 20 million people demonstrated for a healthy and sustainable environment. On the 20th anniversary of Earth Day the… Continue reading Earth Day

Drive it Day

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Let's take inspiration from the Thousand Mile Trial and ride out in style! Drive it Day 21 April 2018 Every year Drive It Day is purposefully held on the Sunday nearest to 23 April.  Why?  Because it . The Royal Automobile Club Thousand Mile Trial started in London and passed through Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester - travelled… Continue reading Drive it Day

Allergy Awareness Week

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Is an allergy getting to you? There's lots of things you can do! Allergy Awareness Week 23-29 April 2018 Allergy Awareness Week will draw awareness to various allergies and promote well-being in those who suffer from them. Usually the body's response is actually towards a harmless substance - a common allergen like dust, pets, medicines… Continue reading Allergy Awareness Week