World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10th September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and #SuicidePrevention. #Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country, but suicides among teenage girls […]
Roald Dahl Story Day is a day dedicated to #RoaldDahl. It commemorates him and all his incredible achievements. #RoaldDahlStoryDay is celebrated every year on his birthday, the 13th of September, and people all over the world come together to celebrate the magic he brought to, and continues to bring, children everywhere. Though Roald Dahl wrote […]
Its Positive Thinking Day :) Negative thinking has a way of sapping away a person’s self-worth and distorting a person’s view of the world. It also has a tendency of poisoning everything in that person that’s good and decent. Fortunately, that’s a process that can be stopped with a little bit of positive thinking. Positive […]
Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. It's an international awareness day aimed at reducing the stigma around Alzheimer's and raising awareness of the disease. Did you know that while Alzheimer's Disease is often associated with ageing, approximately 1-in-20 people with the disease is under the age of 65? Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, […]
The International Day of Birmingham, celebrated on the 24th of September, marks the unique and historic alliance between Birmingham, UK, and the 18 other Birminghams in North America, collectively known as the United States of Birmingham. This day celebrates the formal agreements, spearheaded by the Lord Mayor’s chosen ambassador Joe Harry Lycett, which establish a […]
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, held annually on the last Friday of September, is a major fundraising event organised by #MacmillanCancerSupport in the UK. This event brings people together over coffee and cake to raise funds for those affected by cancer, with the proceeds supporting Macmillan’s vital services. Since its inception in 1990, the World’s […]
When is Grandparents' Day in the UK? In the United Kingdom, Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October. In 2026, it’ll be celebrated on 4th October. Grandparents come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: the love and pride they have for their grandchildren. Being a grandparent […]
World Animal Day is an annual event on the 4th of October, celebrating #AnimalRights and welfare across the globe. It’s an important day and has been marked since 1925, with a growing international community striving to end the needless suffering of all animals. World Animal Day is celebrated yearly on October 4th to align with […]
