National Awareness Days in October

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Nasty bugs are out to get your PC make sure you've got security down to a T National Cyber Security Awareness Month October National Cyber Security Awareness Month draws awareness to dangerous viruses and aims to show you how you can keep your computer safe. Viruses can have a fatal impact in our computers -… Continue reading

National Curry Week

Korma, Madras, Jalfrezi and Vindaloo Which one's for you? National Curry Week 22-28 October 2018 National Curry Week takes place from 22-28 October 2018 - Korma, Madras, Jalfrezi, and Vindaloo ... just some of the most famous curries! National Curry Week involves curry restaurants, caterers and curry lovers across the UK celebrating the dish with… Continue reading

National Cholesterol Month

Don't miss a beat your heart need you to watch what you eat! National Cholesterol Month every October National Cholesterol Month takes place every October. This year it will focus on raising awareness of developing healthy habits as part of their 'Great Cholesterol Challenge'. So what is cholesterol? For those that don't know, it's a… Continue reading

National Cat Day

There's no time to paws get movng on this cause National Cat Day every 29 October Cat lovers everywhere will know that the National Cat Day slogan - 'where every day is cat day' - is so very, very true! But 29 October is going to be extra special. Why? Because the day is… Continue reading

National Bullying Prevention Month

It's time to stop bullying National Bullying Prevention Month October National Bullying Prevention Month - Did you know that more than 160,000 students in the USA stay home each day because they're scared of being bullied? This October PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) draws attention to the problem of bullying that affects many… Continue reading

National Braille Week

Helping people sail through braille National Braille Week 8-14 October 2018 National Braille Week organised by the charity Royal Blind is held in the second week of October every year and coincides with World Sight Day. This year National Braille Week will be celebrated from 8-14 October 2018 - more than 200 years after the birth… Continue reading

National Badger Day

Help protect the nation's badgers on National Badger Day every 6 October National Badger Day takes place on 6 October each year. On the day badger organisations, individuals and groups will be engaging in a range of events. Events are designed to raise awareness of badger protection issues, spread information about badgers and to raise funds… Continue reading

Mole Day

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Join the celebrations and commemorate Avogadro's number Mole Day every 23 October Each year on 23 October the Mole Day celebrations begin at 6.02am and finish at 6.20pm the next day! Precise, huh? Well that's because this all-important day has nothing to do with the animal, but commemorates Avogadro's number (6.02 x 10 23) - a… Continue reading

Lupus Awareness Month

Every October Lupus Awareness Month - Lupus is an incurable immune system condition that is assumed to be genetic and mainly affects females. The condition shares a lot of symptoms in common with other conditions; with lupus signs including rashes, depression, anaemia, headaches and mouth ulcers. Lupus UK, are trying to raise awareness of lupus… Continue reading

International Walk to School Month

Beat the traffic and get you and your kids out in the fresh air this International Walk to School Month every October International Walk to School Month (IWALK) takes place every October and over 40 countries will be encouraging children and their parents to ditch the school run! It’s also an opportunity for parents and… Continue reading