Know Your Numbers Week, from 12-18 September 2016, has nothing to do with counting or maths but a whole lot to do with your health. Organised by the Blood Pressure UK, Know Your Numbers Week is designed to educate you and I about the health complications associated with high blood pressure. It’s also about encouraging us… Continue reading Do you know your numbers? get to know them during Know Your Numbers Week 12-18 September 2016
Category: British Awareness Days
It’s time to get your jeans on for Jeans For Genes Day! 23 September 2016
It’s time to get your jeans on for Jeans For Genes Day! Jeans for Genes Day is the annual fundraising event that was started in the early 1990’s by two brothers in Dorset to raise money for genetic disorders in the UK. So … why don’t you get your work or school involved, wear your… Continue reading It’s time to get your jeans on for Jeans For Genes Day! 23 September 2016
When I say Ataxia do you know what I mean? International Ataxia Awareness Day every 25 September
International Ataxia Awareness Day – Ataxia is the Latin for ‘lack of order’ and is used to describe a condition that involves problems with coordination and balance. There is a whole spectrum of ataxia types and it is not as rare as you or I might assume. In the UK approximately 10,000 people have some… Continue reading When I say Ataxia do you know what I mean? International Ataxia Awareness Day every 25 September
Always wanted to travel back in time? Now you can! Heritage Open Days 8-11 September 2016
Heritage Open Days – four days to explore more of England’s beautiful architecture and the chance to uncover every nook and cranny all over the country. This September more than 4000 buildings that are usually closed or charge for admission will open their doors to you for free during Heritage Open Days. From castles, and… Continue reading Always wanted to travel back in time? Now you can! Heritage Open Days 8-11 September 2016
Cans and containers all over the sand let’s clean up the act or it gets out of hand! Great British Beach Clean 16-19 September 2016
Great British Beach Clean will be launched once again this September! Why? Because the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) knows that the coast is a single environment of its own that needs extra special focus! The beach clean weekend is into its 23rd year and all the information collected is made into useful data for the… Continue reading Cans and containers all over the sand let’s clean up the act or it gets out of hand! Great British Beach Clean 16-19 September 2016
Do you know what fibromyalgia is? Fibromyalgia Awareness Week 6-14 September 2014
Fibromyalgia Awareness Week – Do you know what fibromyalgia is? Unfortunately lots of people are still not aware of the condition or the horrible effects it has on both sufferers and their families. The condition can be triggered by a traumatic event, whether emotional or prompted by something physical like childbirth or a viral… Continue reading Do you know what fibromyalgia is? Fibromyalgia Awareness Week 6-14 September 2014
Can you help your child overcome the hurdles? Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2016
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month once more this September. Around 1500-1700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and 50% are younger than five years old. That’s why it’s so important so draw attention to the reality of the statistics and what people can do to help in some way. If enough people fundraise… Continue reading Can you help your child overcome the hurdles? Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2016
Eat British during British Food Fortnight 17 September – 2 October 2016
British Food Fortnight – What do apples, venison, blackberries, oysters, crab, parsnips and runner beans have in common? They are all in season during British Food Fortnight. This year celebrates the 15th year of the event which takes from 17 September until 2 October 2016. The UK has a fantastic opportunity to bring our fabulous great British… Continue reading Eat British during British Food Fortnight 17 September – 2 October 2016
Super sleuths unite Agatha Christie Week 9-11 September 2016
Agatha Christie Week takes place from 9-11 September 2016. Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on 15 September 1890 and this year the twelfth Agatha Christie week coincides with the author’s 126th birthday. Agatha Christie has been referred to by the Guinness Book of World Records as the best selling writer of books of all time. … Continue reading Super sleuths unite Agatha Christie Week 9-11 September 2016
Wool Week
Get wrapped up in meeting the makers of your clothes! Wool Week 8-21 October 2018 Wool Week - Do you know how many sheep live in the UK? Over 33 million! That's almost half the number of people! There are over 60 breeds and between 35,000-40,000 tonnes of British wool made every year. … Continue reading Wool Week