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SUMMARY:World Food Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is World Food Day and is celebrated across 150 countries. \nWorld Food Day marks the founding of FAO\, and this year\, the Organization turns 80 !!! \nThis aims to highlight the immediate and long-term benefits of prioritising access to safe and nutritious food for all. \nIt is a day that brings together governments\, businesses\, and non-profits across the world to tackle the issue of world hunger. \nFood insecurity is an issue that was further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic\, so there’s never been a time where collective action has been more needed. It’s time to work together to build a more sustainable future for all. Get involved by organising an event\, showing your support\, or raising awareness! \n#WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #RightToFoods \nFind out more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Food_Day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-food-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration which takes place on 11 October every year. \nOver the last few decades since National Coming Out Day was first recognised\, we’ve seen huge progress for the LGBTQ+ community\, with legislation on same-sex marriage\, discrimination laws\, and educational reforms all helping to protect and support LGBTQ+ people. \nHowever\, these legal developments don’t mean that the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is over. In the UK\, we continue to see LGBTQ+ people suffer from attacks\, hate\, and abuse. Across the world\, LGBTQ+ people are still campaigning for laws and attitudes alike to change. For many\, coming out can be dangerous – or simply not an option. \nNational Coming Out Day isn’t a day to force LGBTQ+ people to come out\, or to shame people who haven’t done so. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty of being true to yourself\, for having the courage to share an important part of your life with others\, and for celebrating those who may come out to you. \nSource: Stonewall
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-coming-out-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20240918T104029Z
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SUMMARY:World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
DESCRIPTION:World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 is today and is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about hospice and palliative care\, essential services that improve the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. This day highlights the compassionate care provided by hospices and palliative care providers and advocates for access to these services worldwide. As World Hospice and Palliative Care Day approaches\, let’s explore the significance of this day\, its objectives\, and how you can participate in promoting the importance of hospice and palliative care. \nWhat is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day ?\nWorld Hospice and Palliative Care Day  is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the crucial role of hospice and palliative care in providing relief\, comfort\, and support to individuals with serious illnesses. Hospice and palliative care focus on enhancing the quality of life by addressing physical\, emotional\, and spiritual needs\, allowing patients to live their remaining days with dignity and as pain-free as possible. \nHow to get involved with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day ?\nParticipating in World Hospice and Palliative Care Day allows you to support the principles of compassionate care and advocate for better access to hospice and palliative services. Here are some impactful ways to get involved: \n\nLearn About Hospice and Palliative Care: Take the time to educate yourself about the importance of hospice and palliative care and their impact on patients and families.\nSupport Palliative Care Organizations: Consider donating to or volunteering with organizations that provide palliative care services or advocate for palliative care access.\nAdvocate for Access: Advocate for policies and initiatives that ensure individuals have access to hospice and palliative care services when needed.\nShare Stories: Share stories of individuals who have benefited from hospice and palliative care to raise awareness about their positive impact.\nHost Awareness Events: Organize or attend events\, seminars\, or workshops related to hospice and palliative care in your community.\nEngage on Social Media: Use social media platforms to spread awareness about World Hospice and Palliative Care Day and the importance of these services.\nParticipate in Fundraising: Support fundraising efforts that aim to improve access to hospice and palliative care services.\n\nBy participating in World Hospice and Palliative Care Day you contribute to the global effort to improve the lives of individuals facing life-limiting illnesses and ensure they receive the care and support they deserve. \n#WorldHospiceAndPalliativeCareDay #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #QualityOfLife #AccessToCare #CompassionateCare #SupportPatients \nSource: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 | October 11\, 2025 | Awareness Days
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:On World Mental Health Day\, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So\, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it\, why not check in with your friends\, family\, peers\, or colleagues?  \nWorld Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10th October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they’re going through\, because everyone deserves good mental health. \nOn World Mental Health Day\, people all over the world get involved by raising awareness of mental health. Last year\, Mental Health Foundation has helped thousands of people to speak up about mental health through Tea & Talk events being held across the UK. \n#BeKind #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthInTheWorkplace \nSource:  World Mental Health Day 2025 | Mental Health Foundation
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-mental-health-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20230915T095105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T110523Z
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SUMMARY:World Sight Day
DESCRIPTION:World Sight Day is 9th October 2025\, and focuses the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in young people and inspiring children everywhere to love their eyes. \nTogether\, The International Agency of the Prevention of Blindness are creating a world where every child has eye health that is accessible\, available and affordable. \nStarting with a groundswell of young people who are inspired to make their vision a priority. A generation of children who have all the information they need to protect their eyes and\, crucially\, take the steps needed to look after their vision – from reducing screen time and placing importance on being outside through to seeking help for any ailments and discomfort. \nThey campaign to ensure that children not only understand the importance of caring for their eye health but are also free from the weight of any social stigma associated with wearing glasses and other corrective treatments. \nThrough these efforts\, governments and those of influence are listening like never before – recognising that early intervention and regular eye health is critical to unlocking education opportunities and future economic potential. \nJoin them and millions of children globally in making the case loudly and repeatedly that eye health in young people is not an optional extra. It is vital to everything. \nThis would be a good time to get your eyes checked. The doctor will examine the condition of the blood vessels in your retina and check the overall functioning of your eyes and vision. Go to your nearest eye clinic and also motivate your family members and friends to get their eyes checked. \n#LoveYourEyes #EyeHealth #IAPB \nSource: World Sight Day – International Agency of the Prevention of Blindness (iapb.world)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-sight-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
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SUMMARY:Grandparents Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:When is Grandparents’ Day in the UK?\nIn the United Kingdom\, Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October. In 2025\, it’ll be celebrated on 5th October. \nGrandparents 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 is an important role and it’s only fitting that the world gives a little back one day each year on Grandparents’ Day. \nSo what is Grandparents’ Day?\nGrandparents’ Day is a day dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the important contribution made by grandparents to their families. It is an opportunity for families to show their appreciation\, gratitude and respect for the older generation. \nFamilies can celebrate by spending time together\, sharing stories and encouraging some quality\, precious time between grandparents and their grandchildren. \nIt will be joyous for many\, but it’ll also be a sad time for others too\, as we reflect on the grandparents we’ve loved and lost. \nWhile it’s not as widely celebrated as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day\, Grandparents’ Day is increasing in popularity. \nThe importance of Grandparents’ Day is to spend some quality time with your family. Gifts and surprises are lovely\, but this holiday is all about uniting the two generations and sharing some love and knowledge. \n  \nSource: What Is Grandparents’ Day and When Is It in the UK? | SunLife
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/grandparents-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20230917T190507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T124118Z
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SUMMARY:World Animal Day
DESCRIPTION: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 the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi\, the patron saint of ecology and animals. \nBy increasing awareness and improving education worldwide\, those involved are helping to create a space recognising wild and farmed animals as sentient beings with thoughts\, feelings\, and individual personalities. Their welfare and treatment must reflect this. \nWith its international reach\, many people around the world celebrate #WorldAnimalDay in different ways. Businesses and individuals can give a voice to animals by celebrating World Animal Day in various ways\, whether that’s through a fundraising event for charities supporting protection efforts\, a goods donation drive or education sessions\, there are so many options for everyone to get involved. \n  \nSource: World Animal Day | World Animal Protection
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-animal-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20250920T123428Z
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SUMMARY:Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSince its inception in 1990\, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning has grown into one of the largest and most successful charity events\, with participants hosting coffee mornings in homes\, offices\, schools\, and community centres across the UK and beyond. \nThe concept is simple yet powerful: invite friends\, family\, colleagues\, or neighbours to enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake\, while making a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support. Every contribution\, no matter how small\, helps provide essential medical\, emotional\, and practical support to individuals and families facing cancer. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is a heart-warming event that not only raises money but also fosters a sense of community and solidarity in the fight against cancer. \nParticipating in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is a meaningful way to make a difference. Whether you’re baking\, hosting\, or simply attending\, your involvement helps ensure that Macmillan can continue to be there for those who need it most. The event also provides an opportunity to reflect on the impact of cancer and to show support for loved ones who have been affected. With each cup of coffee poured\, participants contribute to a cause that touches countless lives\, making the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning an event of compassion\, hope\, and action. \nSource: \nWorld’s Biggest Coffee Morning | Awareness Days \nCharity Coffee Morning | Macmillan Coffee Morning
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/worlds-biggest-coffee-morning/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20230804T104834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T102506Z
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SUMMARY:Positive Thinking Day
DESCRIPTION:Its Positive Thinking Day 🙂 \nNegative 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. \nFortunately\, that’s a process that can be stopped with a little bit of #PositiveThinking. Positive thinking\, when properly applied with purpose\, can help a person feel better about themselves and can make them feel like the best version of themselves. And that’s why Positive Thinking Day is such an important day. This unofficial holiday falls on the 13th of September and is designed to help everyone replace their negative thinking with more positive thoughts. \nAccording to a 2015 study\, positive thinking can be a good first step towards #BetterHealth. This study showed that people who were optimistic in their outlook were twice as likely to have strong cardiovascular health and had a lower amount of stress hormones in their bodies. \nAnyone who thinks this holiday might be a good day to turn around their positive thinking can do so by taking the time to celebrate #PositiveThinkingDay. They can this by giving themselves a positive affirmation on this day\, by showing gratitude to those around them\, or by taking a few moments to read motivational books. \n#ShowGratitude #PositiveAffirmations #BeKind #GetMotivated
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/positive-thinking-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20230211T070450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T104249Z
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual day that is celebrated around the world on March 31st to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of transgender and gender non-conforming people. It is a day to recognise the diversity of transgender identities and to support the transgender community. \nTransgender Day of Visibility is a time for individuals to share stories of resilience and courage\, to find strength in being visible\, and to celebrate the beauty of being transgender. It is also a day for raising awareness about the discrimination that transgender people face and to advocate for greater acceptance and #Inclusion of transgender people in all aspects of life. \n\n\n\n\n“It’s impossible to comprehend or support a community that is not visible.”\n\n\n \n\n\n#TDOV #IAmEnough #YouAreEnough #TransAwareness  #TransDayOfVisibility\n\n\nSee more about the day: International Transgender Day of Visibility – Wikipedia
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211205T193739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T121656Z
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SUMMARY:Global Family Day
DESCRIPTION:“Families come in all shapes and sizes” \nThis may be a day that is normally celebrated in the USA\, however family is important and can come in all shapes and sizes. Family is not always people related by birth\, it can be friends\, foster parents and guardians\, and more … \nOne Day of Peace and Sharing\, is celebrated every January 1st in the United States as a global day of peace and sharing. Global Family Day grew out of the United Nations Millennium celebration\, “One Day In Peace” \n#GlobalFamilyDay \nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Family_Day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/global-family-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
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SUMMARY:Cavernoma Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Cavernoma Awareness Day 2024 is on 21st August and aims to increase knowledge of how to spot its symptoms\, understand its causes\, and spread more awareness across your friend groups and workplace organisations. \nIn order to assist in raising the profile surrounding this condition\, it’s important to have as much information at hand as possible. Here’s what you need to know about Cavernoma Awareness Day to do your part and participate this year. \nWhat is Cavernoma?\nCavernoma refers to groups of abnormal blood vessels that form in clusters in the spinal cord and brain. Cavernomas contain blood which travels slowly through these vessels\, usually clotting. The look and shape of a Cavernoma resembles a raspberry and can range from a few millimetres to a few centimetres in size. \nWhat are the Symptoms of Cavernoma?\nSpotting the signs and symptoms of Cavernoma can be difficult as they tend to vary from person to person. The size of the Cavernoma and its location can also cause these symptoms to vary. Generally speaking\, these are some of the most notable Cavernoma symptoms: \n\nSeizures or severely painful headaches\nIssues with memory and concentration\nIssues with keeping your balance\nTinnitus and difficulty hearing\nBlurred or double vision\nDizziness and fatigue\nDrooping in the face\nDifficulty talking\nNumbness\n\nHow is Cavernoma Treated?\nFor some cases\, Cavernoma will predominantly be treated and controlled with medications\, especially in the case of extreme headaches and seizures. In more extreme cases where there’s a risk of haemorrhage and heavy bleeding\, further steps will most likely be taken in the form of surgical treatment or radiation in the event of surgery being deemed too dangerous. \nHowever\, it’s important to remember that each Cavernoma case will be unique\, and that treatment methods will vary depending on several different factors. \nWhether you or someone you know may have #Cavernoma\, or you’re just eager to help raise as much awareness as possible\, sharing this knowledge is the best way to do your part this year. \n  \nSource: (1) New Messages! (healthassured.org) \nHomepage – Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/cavernoma-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211107T165923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T110434Z
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SUMMARY:Boxing Day Swim
DESCRIPTION:Each year on 26th December\, Boxing Day\, people of all ages take to the water\, some in fancy dress. \nIn recent years the benefits of cold water swimming\, both physical and mental health\, are becoming more widely known and researched. Groups are popping up for either wild swimming or at beaches around the coast\, from Tenby to Teignmouth. \nThere’s no better way to dust off the yuletide cobwebs than with a Boxing Day swim ! \n#ColdWaterSwimming #BoxingDaySwim \nCheck out this BBC Science article: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/cold-water-swimming-why-an-icy-dip-is-good-for-your-mental-and-physical-health/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/boxing-day-swim/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20220702T140942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T084343Z
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SUMMARY:National Grandparent's Day
DESCRIPTION:According to the National Grandparents Day website\, the aim of National Grandparents Day is: \nTo honour grandparents \n\nTo give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children\nTo help children become aware of the strength\, information and guidance older people can offer\n\nIn the UK Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October each year. \nWhat to do on Grandparents’ Day? \n\nHonour the grandparents/grandchild relationships. If you can you should try to spend some time together. Below are 10 ideas of things you could do together:\nMake something especially for your grandparents (for example a picture\, a poem\, a treat)\nGet them to pass on knowledge (learn how to bake your favourite cake\, learn how to cross-stitch\, catch a fish or use a hammer)\nInterview them (ask them all the questions you’d like answers to about their amazing lives!)\nHave a sleepover and watch a film of their choice\nGet them to play cards with you (grandparents are often full of fun ideas when it comes to card games)\nMake a family tree with photos or hand-drawn images of family members\nSwitch roles! (be a grandparent for a day\, let them relax and you do all the pampering they usually do)\nOffer to do tasks around the house/garden\nMake a card and list why you admire them\nGet them to show you old photo albums and tell you all the stories behind the pictures\n\nThese are only a few ideas we came up with. You might want to do something completely different on Grandparents’ Day\, something that’s special to you and your grandparents. \nFind Out More: Grandparents’ Day 2023 – Teaching Resources and Information (twinkl.co.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/grandparents-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20230426T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T154843Z
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SUMMARY:Coronation Day-King Charles
DESCRIPTION:The Coronation of His Majesty The King is a time for celebration across the nation and the Commonwealth\, over a weekend of special events: \n\nSaturday 6 May the Coronation Ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey\, London.\n6-8 May will see Coronation Big Lunches up and down the country and across the Commonwealth.\nSunday May 7 a spectacular Coronation Concert will be performed at Windsor Castle with iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections\, lasers\, drone displays and illuminations.\nMonday 8 May a special Bank Holiday has been proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation\, giving everyone the opportunity to join in with their communities and good causes through Big Help Out activities.\n\nThe coronation ceremony is an occasion for pageantry and celebration\, but it is also a solemn religious ceremony and has remained essentially the same over a thousand years. For the last 900 years\, the ceremony has taken place at Westminster Abbey\, London. The service is conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury\, whose task this has almost always been since the Norman Conquest in 1066. \n  \nSource: About the Coronation – Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/coronation-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20220315T070257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T070257Z
UID:5340-1650326400-1650412799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World IBS Day
DESCRIPTION:World IBS Day \nDid you know that IBS is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the GP? As many as 1 in 8 people have symptoms of IBS at any one time. Once diagnosed\, and given help most people can find effective ways of living with their IBS. \nThe most common symptoms of IBS are: \n\nAbdominal pain and abnormal bowel habits\nWind\, bloating and distension (a widening of the girth of the abdomen)\nPooing mucus\nOne third of IBS patients suffer from bouts of constipation. One third of IBS patients suffer from bouts of diarrhoea\, others don’t fall into a single pattern.\nOther symptoms include feeling tired\, feeling sick\, backache and bladder symptoms.\n\n#WorldIBSDay \nSource & Find Out More from the Guts Charity: \nIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-ibs-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220402
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20220307T084444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T084444Z
UID:5196-1647820800-1648857599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Big Walk and Wheel
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel?  \nIt aims to inspire pupils to be amazing and take active journeys to school. \nOn each day of the challenge\, schools\, across the UK\, compete to see who can get the highest percentage of their pupils walking\, using a wheelchair\, scooting or cycling to school. \nIt runs for 10 days from 21 March to 1 April 2022 and is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK – to find out more visit: https://bigwalkandwheel.org.uk \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/big-walk-and-wheel/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20220201T102117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T141312Z
UID:4971-1643673600-1645055999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger
DESCRIPTION:Today 1st February 2022 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year). Last year was the year of the Ox\, and this year it is that of the Tiger. \nDespite the name\, the Chinese New Year isn’t only celebrated in China. It is celebrated in other Asian countries such as Vietnam and South Korea. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are thought of as confident\, competitive\, and brave. Though they are also characterised as being unpredictable\, irritable\, and overindulgent. \nCelebrations should last 16 days from the 31st of January\, and are concluded with a lantern festival on the final day. \nSource: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/chinese-new-year-2022-it-22931101
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/chinese-new-year-year-of-the-tiger/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220129
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211205T205658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T205658Z
UID:4887-1643328000-1643414399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Lego Day
DESCRIPTION:International LEGO® Day celebrates the day that Danish carpenter\, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen\, filed the original LEGO® brick system patent back in 1958. \nThey can be taken apart and put back together as often as you’d like. That means endless creative play. – Lego helps to spark creativity and inspire children? \nResearch suggests that Lego and other construction toys can improve a wide range of mental aptitudes in young children\, such as spatial intelligence and hand-eye coordination. \n  \nSource: https://huehd.com/international-lego-day/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-lego-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211102T153256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T153256Z
UID:4811-1639440000-1639526399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Energy Conservation Day - Dec 14th
DESCRIPTION:Each year on December 14th  ‘World Energy Conservation Day’ is celebrated to focus and raise awareness about the importance of energy conversation and energy efficiency. \nSimple Ideas: \n\nAir-Dry your Laundry\nTurn your Thermostat down a few degrees.\nSwitch to LED’s.\nTurn off lights and electronics when you’re not using them.\nBus\, Metro\, Walk or ride a Bicycle.\nJust like that!
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-energy-conservation-day-dec-14th/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211205T160654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T160654Z
UID:4860-1639094400-1639180799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10th December every year. \nThe date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation\, on 10 December 1948\, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)\, the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations. \n  \nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/human-rights-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211111T073910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T073910Z
UID:4851-1639094400-1639180799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Jumper Day - 10th December
DESCRIPTION:How Will You Wear Yours? \nSince 2012\, amazing people like you have put on their jazziest jumpers for one Friday in December\, donated £2 to Save the Children and raised money to help protect the magic for children around the world. \nFind out More – https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day/about \n#ChristmasJumperDay
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/christmas-jumper-day-10th-december/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211205T161153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T161153Z
UID:4862-1638662400-1638748799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December)\, more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD)\, is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteerism\, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local\, national and international levels. \n  \nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Volunteer_Day \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-volunteer-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211205T161557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T161833Z
UID:4865-1638489600-1638575999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Disability NO – Different Ability YES!\nDisability equals diversity\, not disadvantage. \nTo highlight this message\, the UN has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities since 1992\, to spread the word on disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity\, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. \nThe day also aims to draw attention to the benefits to society as a whole of including persons with disabilities in every aspect of political\, social\, economic and cultural life. \n  \nSource: https://una.org.uk/get-involved/learn-and-teach/international-days/international-day-persons-disabilities
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-day-of-people-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211205T162422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T162422Z
UID:4867-1638316800-1638403199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Aids Day
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. \n  \nSource: https://www.worldaidsday.org/about/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-aids-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211102T062910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T062910Z
UID:4799-1637798400-1637884799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:White Ribbon Day - 25th November
DESCRIPTION:White Ribbon Day is the start of 16 days of action to end violence against women. It is about asking people in their communities\, organisations and workplaces\, to come together\, and say ‘no’ to violence against women. \n‘All Men Can’ is the theme for this year and was chosen when the murder of Sarah Everard brought women’s experience of men’s violence to the forefront of everyone’s minds.* \n#AllMenCan #MakeThePromise #NoExcuseForAbuse \n*Source and find out more here: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/day \n  \n\nAs always\, please check on aDoddle as help and support\, opportunities to volunteer or connect with others can often be found through local community organisations. \nPS – If you are a local community organisation and haven’t already added your details to aDoddle – please do\, it is totally free.
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/white-ribbon-day-25th-november/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211102T061837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T061837Z
UID:4797-1637366400-1637452799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance - 20th November
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annualy for over 20 years. It is a day to remember those who have been murdered as a result of Transphobia. \nIt is also a day to raise awareness of the fact that sadly violence and abuse is still happening today – it is time to change that. Every single person matters and abuse and violence are not acceptable in todays world. \n  \n\nAs always\, please check on aDoddle as help and support\, opportunities to volunteer or connect with others can often be found through local community organisations. \nPS – If you are a local community organisation and haven’t already added your details to aDoddle – please do\, it is totally free.
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/transgender-day-of-remembrance-20th-november/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211102T060630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T060630Z
UID:4795-1637280000-1637366399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Men's Day - 19th November
DESCRIPTION:International Men’s Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated in over 80 countries including the UK. It is a global grassroots movement that invites every man\, woman\, girl and boy in the world to come together and celebrate men and boys in all their diversity.* \nThis year the themes for the day include: \n\n Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys\nPromoting a positive conversation about men\, manhood and masculinity\n\nFind out more about International Men’s Day UK here: \nAbout IMD UK \n \n*Source: https://ukmensday.org.uk \n  \n  \n\nAs always\, please check on aDoddle as help and support\, opportunities to volunteer or connect with others can often be found through local community organisations. \nPS – If you are a local community organisation and haven’t already added your details to aDoddle – please do\, it is totally free.
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-mens-day-19th-november/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Awareness Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211102T053802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T053802Z
UID:4787-1636934400-1637020799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Odd Socks Day!
DESCRIPTION:We are all unique and ‘Odd Socks Day’ is a great way to share that and at the same time reaise awareness of Anti Bullying Week which starts today – 15th November – and all you have to do to take part is wear odd socks to your school\, at work or at home\, it couldn’t be simpler! \n#AntiBullyingWeek \n#OneKindWord \nFind out more about Odd Socks Day here: \nhttps://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/odd-socks-day/what-odd-socks-day \n  \n\nAs always\, please check on aDoddle as help and support\, opportunities to volunteer or connect with others can often be found through local community organisations. \nPS – If you are a local community organisation and haven’t already added your details to aDoddle – please do\, it is totally free.
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/odd-socks-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTSTAMP:20260823T224036
CREATED:20211102T044039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T050421Z
UID:4710-1635984000-1636070399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Stress Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:The 4th of November is National Stress Awareness Day. \nThe Stress Management Society’s recent study in partnership with Huawei\, AppGallery\, and Headspace ” identified that 65% of people in the UK have felt more stressed than ever before since the COVID-19 restrictions began in March 2020″. \nThe past year has given plenty of reason to be stressed\, but fortunately\, there are free resources available to help to manage this added stress: \nhttps://www.stress.org.uk/free-resources-2021/ \nAs always\, please check on aDoddle as help and support\, opportunities to volunteer or connect with others can often be found through local community organisations. \nPS – If you are a local community organisation and haven’t already added your details to aDoddle – please do\, it is totally free.
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-stress-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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