Blue Monday

Blue Monday
Beat the Blues! Blue Monday 21 January 2019 Blue Monday is a special day, for people to focus on doing good for each other. Not necessarily presents and cards, just little acts of kindness (or big ones, if you like). It comes at a time when people might need a bit of cheering up: the… Continue reading Blue Monday

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day 2019

Learn more about staying safe online this Safer Internet Day 5 February 2019   So when is Safer Internet Day?  Well, this year the day, which has been organised by Insafe since 2005 will be held on 5 February 2019.  The purpose of this awareness day promotes safe and responsible use of the internet, the week aims… Continue reading Safer Internet Day

National Nest Box Week

National Nest Box Week

Give a bird a home National Nest Box Week 14-21 February 2019 National Nest Box Week takes place every year from 14-21 February and it’s a chance for you to encourage birds in your garden to come home to roost! Organised by the British Trust for Ornithology, or BTO, the week is an important one for… Continue reading National Nest Box Week

Get those itching fingers ready for a quick draw National Doodle Day 22 September 2017

National Doodle Day takes place on 22 September 2017 and it will be time to raise money for a good cause while celebrating all those little drawings we can’t seem to stop ourselves from doodling! The day was first established in 2004 by Epilepsy Action an organisation which acts as a voice not only for the 600,000… Continue reading Get those itching fingers ready for a quick draw National Doodle Day 22 September 2017

Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight
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Get fanatical about fair trade this Fairtrade Fortnight 25 February – 10 March 2019 Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 25 February to 10 March 2019 and it’s our chance to get involved and shout about all things Fairtrade! Fairtrade is all about improving trade for farmers in developing countries by ensuring they get better prices… Continue reading Fairtrade Fortnight

Festival of Winter Walks

Festival of Winter Walks
Festival of Winter Walks 15 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 The Festival of Winter Walks was set up by Britain's walking charity, Ramblers.  Their aim is to make walking paths safer and encourage people to do more walking.  And this year, they want you to go out walking over the Christmas period! There will… Continue reading Festival of Winter Walks

Playday

Playday
Children can remind you how to play! Playday 1 August 2018 Playday - If you ever needed an excuse to play this is your chance!   But why has a day been dedicated to playing, you might ask? Well it all started in 1986 when play centres and adventure playgrounds were threatened with cuts.  … Continue reading Playday

National Allotment Week

National Allotment Week
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Fruit, veg and flowers allotment gardening with an edge National Allotment Week 13-19 August 2018 National Allotment Week - How often do you use allotments?   Unless you're an enthusiast or well informed I'm guessing not very often! There can be a misconception that allotments are boring - but there are several reasons to have… Continue reading National Allotment Week