If you are flummoxed by French or perplexed by Polish, use the European Day of Languages every 26 September as the opportunity to pick a language to learn. Make it the catalyst for your Catalan! The Council of Europe first celebrated this day in 2001 and it has been growing every year to include more countries and… Continue reading Parlez-vous francais? Parla Italiano? Habla usted espanol? Give languages a go this European Day of Languages every 26 September
Category: September
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
You’re in for a real treat Bacon is the best kind of meat! Bacon Day 3 September 2016
Bacon Day – Who doesn’t love a BLT? With a hot cup of tea to top it all off. Or maybe you prefer it with your fry-up … or your calzone! And when I say bacon, I mean everything bacon – previous year’s festivities have even included showings of Kevin Bacon movies! Bacon Day has got… Continue reading You’re in for a real treat Bacon is the best kind of meat! Bacon Day 3 September 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
National Poetry Day
Celebrate our poets old and new! National Poetry Day 28 September 2017 National Poetry Day which takes place on 28 September 2017 is all about celebrating poetry both new and old. The theme for 2017 is 'Freedom'. So if you've got a bright idea and can light up someone's day, why not have a go… Continue reading National Poetry Day
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
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Arrrr, me hearties unleash your inner buccaneer on International Talk Like a Pirate Day 19 September International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held every 19 September and what started on a whim between friends and has become an annual celebration. At first I thought it was about celebrating all things 'pirate' but it's not about that. It's… Continue reading International Talk Like a Pirate Day