BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//aDoddle - Community Mapping - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://adoddle.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for aDoddle - Community Mapping
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260804T141951
CREATED:20230720T103408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T193233Z
UID:8425-1787702400-1787788799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Women's Equality Day
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Equality Day\, celebrated every August 26th\, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and #Discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. \nIn the early 19th century\, American women\, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in any available jobs\, began organizing to demand political rights and representation. \nBy the early 1900s\, several countries including Finland\, New Zealand\, and the United Kingdom had legalized voting for women as the movement continued to sweep across the world. \nIn the U.S.\, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was first introduced in 1878\, but it failed to gain traction. It wasn’t until women’s involvement in the World War I effort made their contributions painfully obvious that women’s suffrage finally gained enough support. Women’s rights groups pointed out the hypocrisy of fighting for democracy in Europe while denying it to half of the American citizens at home. \nWomen aren’t done fighting for equal rights. Today\, the wage gap between men and women still impacts women’s economic power\, and gender-based discrimination still plagues workplaces and business transactions. \n#WomensEqualityDay is all about uplifting and #EmpoweringWomen\, and marvelling at how far women have progressed\, defying all odds and oppression. General traditions include men and women expressing gratitude to influential women in their lives\, supporting local businesses run by women\, and celebrating womanhood with your girl gang and special ladies. \n  \nSource:  WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY – August 26\, 2026 – National Today \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/womens-equality-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoddle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Womens-Equality-Day.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260804T141951
CREATED:20230724T142839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T094549Z
UID:8452-1788048000-1788134399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Grief Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Grief Awareness Day\, also known as National Bereavement Day\, is recognised annually on August 30th. It was founded in 2014 by Angie Cartwright\, a woman who experienced the loss of many of her loved ones. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the different ways in which grief can manifest in our lives. \nAugust 30th is an opportunity to realize that everyone copes with loss differently and to learn how to help yourself and others through the grieving process. You can observe #NationalGriefAwarenessDay no matter what type of loss you’ve been through. \nSome common reasons people experience grief include: \n\n\nThe death of a loved one \n\n\nA divorce\, breakup\, or other separation \n\n\nGetting fired from a job or losing a promotion \n\n\nLosing one’s business or livelihood \n\n\nLearning about a chronic illness or condition \n\n\nLosing financial stability \n\n\nThe death of a pet \n\n\nImprisonment \n\n\nA child leaving home \n\n\nPregnancy or loss of pregnancy \n\n\nEach of these is a valid reason for grieving. However\, grief can often be hard to understand. National Grief Awareness Day recognizes the challenges of comforting someone in grief and seeks to eliminate barriers that can prevent empathy\, patience\, and understanding. \nIn addition\, National Grief Awareness Day is important because it encourages people everywhere to support themselves and their loved ones through the #Grieving process\, no matter what. By raising awareness about grief with factual information and encouraging open lines of communication\, people everywhere can hope to receive better support\, care\, and comfort as they try to heal. \nSource:  What is National Grief Awareness Day & Why Does it Matter? | BetterHelp
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-grief-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoddle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/National-Grief-Day.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260804T141951
CREATED:20240811T114112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T111858Z
UID:10767-1788480000-1788566399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Food Bank Day
DESCRIPTION:Food Bank Day is an important observance dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity and the role of food banks in supporting vulnerable communities. Celebrated on the first Friday of September\, this day encourages individuals and organisations to contribute to their local food banks through donations\, volunteering\, and advocacy. #Foodbanks play a crucial role in providing essential food supplies to those in need\, often acting as a lifeline for families and individuals facing economic hardship. \nThe significance of Food Bank Day lies in its ability to highlight the ongoing issue of hunger and poverty in many communities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of solidarity and support for those less fortunate. Food banks not only provide immediate relief by supplying nutritious food but also offer various programmes to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency\, such as job training and financial education. \nTo commemorate Food Bank Day\, people are encouraged to participate in various activities\, including organising food drives\, volunteering at local food banks\, or making financial contributions. These actions can make a significant difference in the lives of those struggling with food insecurity\, ensuring they have access to essential nutrition and support. \nTo bring the message of Food Bank Day to your social media\, here are some content ideas: \n\nShare information about the role and impact of food banks.\nPost a poll asking followers about their favourite ways to support food banks.\nCreate a photo contest encouraging followers to share their experiences volunteering or donating.\nHighlight key statistics on food insecurity and the importance of food banks.\nShare stories and testimonials from food bank beneficiaries and volunteers.\nPost videos showcasing the work of local food banks and how people can help.\nShare infographics on how food banks operate and their impact on communities.\nHighlight personal stories of individuals who have benefited from food bank services.\nEncourage followers to organise or participate in food drives.\nPost a guide on how to volunteer or donate to local food banks.\n\n#FoodBankDay #EndHunger #SupportFoodBanks #FightHunger #FoodInsecurity #CommunitySupport #Volunteer #DonateFood #HelpThoseInNeed #FoodBankAwareness \nYou can find many Food bank Charities and Organisations here: aDoddle – Community Mapping – Making it ‘aDoddle’ to Find Help\, Give Help or Connect with Others Locally \n  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/food-bank-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adoddle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Foodbank-day-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR