National Picnic Week takes place from 11-19 June 2016 and people throughout the country will be gathering up their picnic accessories and finding any excuse to have a picnic in the great outdoors to celebrate. I find picnics incredibly romantic in a Jane Austen kind of way. I think I’ll use National Picnic Week as… Continue reading National Picnic Week 11-19 June 2016
National Microchip Month – It’s so easy to lose track of a pet – when our cat was a kitten she ran off on a summers day – we found her a few days later thankfully! We were lucky. But a microchip would make finding your pet much easier- which is why we have this… Continue reading Ever worry that you might lose your pet? Just get a microchip and you’re all set! National Microchip Month Every June
The next National Insect Week will run from 20-26 June 2016. The purpose of the awareness week is to remind us of the importance of the role of insects in our everyday lives. I have to say that I am not a great lover of insects, and although I know that they can’t hurt me, apart… Continue reading National Insect Week 20-26 June 2016
Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month takes place each June and its purpose is to help raise awareness of this disease. The event is organised by the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The group was formed in 1979 by volunteers who wanted to offer support and advice to those affected by the illness. Now with over 3000… Continue reading Show your support for Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month Every June
Men’s Health Week takes place from 13-19 June 2016. We all know men are the first to complain when it comes to ‘man flu,’ but when it comes to more serious health problems, men are often too shy or embarrassed to come forward and speak to a GP. The week is organised by the Men’s… Continue reading It’s time to look at your lifestyle it’s Men’s Health Week 13-19 June 2016
Heart Rhythm Week is being held to raise awareness to arrhythmic conditions and ask that you understand your own heart rate better. By doing pulse checks you can make sure that the beat is regular – although not everyone is sure of how to check it properly. I know that in the past when I’ve… Continue reading June: the month to check your heart! Heart Rhythm Week 6-12 June 2016
Diabetes Week takes place from 12-18 June 2016. Held around the UK each year, this special week is all about raising awareness of this common condition. All across the country events will be held to raise funds for Diabetes UK, the charity who organise the week. The charity was formed in 1954 and was… Continue reading Get ready to raise awareness during Diabetes Week 12-18 June 2016
Child Safety Week takes place from 6-12 June 2016. The week is aimed at anyone working with families or children to take positive action, helping kids live a healthy active life in safety without wrapping them in cotton wool. The week is organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust. Accidental injury is one of the… Continue reading Prepare for Child Safety Week 6-12 June 2016
Cervical Screening Awareness Week will be all about drawing attention to the problem and making people realise just how essential it is that they get checked. Because, did you know that 20% of British women don’t go to their cervical screening – that is 20% too many! You might know that the HPV virus often… Continue reading Have you been to your screening? Cervical Screening Awareness Week 13-19 June 2016
This year Carers Week will run from 6-12 June 2016. And this year the organisers are celebrating the 22nd year of the event. Over the course of this special week you can do your bit to show your support for the 6 million carers currently helping those in need in the UK. The week is… Continue reading Show Your Support for Carers Week! 6-12 June 2016
