Universal Children’s Day

Universal Children's Day
Do your bit and support International Children's Day every 20 November The United Nations (UN) declared every 20 November Universal Children's Day. It was back in December 1954 that the UN suggested that governments around the world celebrate the day and promote their future objectives in whatever way they think will make a difference. UNICEF… Continue reading Universal Children’s Day

National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month
Could you write a novel in 30 Days? National Novel Writing Month every November National Novel Writing Month!  Can you write a novel in a month? That's the challenge for all the budding authors out there.  The idea is to write your 50,000 words in just thirty days.  The deadline?  11.59.59 hours on 30 November! What… Continue reading National Novel Writing Month

International Men’s Day

International Men's Day
Raise awareness of men's health International Mens Day every 19 November International Men's Day focuses on improving gender relations and highlighting the importance of bringing up good male role models from all backgrounds and ages.   It looks at addressing problems like parenting, families and good health choices. The United Nations and Dads4Kids are among… Continue reading International Men’s Day

Global Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week
Keen to start your own business? Global Entrepreneurship Week 12-18 November 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is about turning a dream into something that is achievable.   The week which was originally known as Enterprise Week began in 2004 and since its creation over 160 countries participate, the only way now is up! Only 1 in 20 young people… Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Week

World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day
The story of the endangered turtle needs your help to tell! World Turtle Day every 23 May This May 23rd, American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) will celebrate its 18th World Turtle Day! The day is really important in raising awareness that ultimately ensures better welfare for these creatures and the chance to stop turtle extinction. Did… Continue reading World Turtle Day

Celebrate your right to a free press this World Press Freedom Day! 3 May annually

On 3 May it will be World Press Freedom Day.   This is a time to recognise the importance of free media around the globe. Held on the same date each year, the day celebrates the press and the role they play worldwide.  The day also acts as a time to pay tribute to those who have… Continue reading Celebrate your right to a free press this World Press Freedom Day! 3 May annually

It’s an issue we have to beat everyone deserves the right to eat! World Hunger Day 28 May 2016

World Hunger Day
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World Hunger Day – 20,000 people die from poverty every single day – and 10% of them die from famine. Famines are a thing of the past here in Britain but in countries like Africa global hunger is all too prominent. That’s why you are needed to help raise money for 13 countries around Africa,… Continue reading It’s an issue we have to beat everyone deserves the right to eat! World Hunger Day 28 May 2016

So you wear black and don’t follow the pack … It’s time to come out of the shadows! World Goth Day 22 May annually

While it’s true that most goths prefer night time World Goth Day lets them parade the black look proudly in the sunlight!  Yep, you read right, there’s a whole day dedicated to embracing your outer and inner goth! Goths are often met with criticism and fear – but why?  They’re just like everyone else and… Continue reading So you wear black and don’t follow the pack … It’s time to come out of the shadows! World Goth Day 22 May annually