English Toursim Week

English Tourism Week
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Get out and about during English Tourism Week 30 March- 7 April 2019   English Tourism Week will take place from 30 March – 7 April 2019.   It’s a time to raise awareness of tourism within England, and there certainly is a lot to offer! The aim of the week which is organised by VisitEngland is to… Continue reading English Toursim Week

British Science Week

British Science Week
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Get ready to experiment British Science Week 8-17 March 2019 British Science Week, formally known as National Science and Engineering Week will take place from 8-17 March 2019.  There will be ten days of science, engineering and technology events held across the UK for budding scientists of all ages! Organised by the British Science Association this special… Continue reading British Science Week

British Pie Week

British Pie Week
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The standard for British cooking is high the proof is in the pie! British Pie Week 4-10 March 2019   British Pie Week – It can’t be disputed that the pie is a staple in some of the best British food we have.  Why?  Because they are traditional. Sometimes on a really cold night all… Continue reading British Pie Week

Do you want to reach out and do something more? Well, here’s the open door! Volunteers’ Week 1-12 June 2016

Volunteers’ Week wants to celebrate the amazing contribution millions of people make out of their own busy lives each year.  And this year the week has been extended for ‘The Big Celebration’, so it will be running from 1-12 June 2016! All over the country events are held during the to mark the great work… Continue reading Do you want to reach out and do something more? Well, here’s the open door! Volunteers’ Week 1-12 June 2016

Show your support for SANDS Awareness Month Every June

SANDS Awareness Month – Sadly, every day 17 babies die shortly after birth in the UK. The Stillbirth and neonatal charity (SANDS) wants to offer care not only for people who have lost babies after they were born, but for woman who have miscarried too.   It’s often devastating not only for the mother affected,… Continue reading Show your support for SANDS Awareness Month Every June

Celebrate Culture this Refugee Week 20-26 June 2016

Refugee Week

Refugee Week takes place from 20-26 June 2016.   This special time is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions refugees in the UK make to our wonderfully diverse culture. The week was first held in 1998 to banish the negative image many people have of refugee women and men in the UK. Many people don’t… Continue reading Celebrate Culture this Refugee Week 20-26 June 2016

Recycle Week

Recycle Week
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Reduce, reuse and recycle Recycling Week 25 September - 1 October 2017 This year Recycle Week takes place from 25 September to 1 October 2017.  The theme for the week is 'Recycling - It's Worth It!' This special week has been held since 2004 and its mission has been to encourage us to recycle more. … Continue reading Recycle Week

On your marks for National School Sport Week 20-24 June 2016

National School Sport Week
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National School Sport Week takes place from 20-24 June 2016 – time to get your sports kit on! The event is organised by the Youth Sport Trust.  It is the largest celebration of school sport.   Since the event was first held in 2008 millions of school children and young people have taken part! After all… Continue reading On your marks for National School Sport Week 20-24 June 2016