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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
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SUMMARY:Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. \nStatistics show that 1 in 3 people don’t go to their cervical screening appointment due to embarrassment or fear. There’s a lot of built-up stigma around the test\, but it’s one that’s vitally important. \nAccording to the NHS\, the early signs of ovarian cancer can be: \n\na swollen tummy or feeling bloated\npain or tenderness in your tummy or the area between the hips (pelvis)\nno appetite or feeling full quickly after eating\nan urgent need to pee or needing to pee more often\n\nCervical cancer is curable with early detection. It is also very slow to spread\, increasing the chances of cure. All we have to do is test and start treatment before cancer grows. \nTherefore it is crucial that women aged 25 – 64 take up their free cervical screening on the NHS as soon as they receive their invitation. \n  \nFind out more at: Cervical Cancer Prevention Week | Awareness Days \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/cervical-cancer-prevention-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
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UID:4884-1767744000-1771027199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Big Schools' Birdwatch
DESCRIPTION:Big Schools’ Birdwatch\nThe RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch is a citizen science project for schools across the UK. It takes place alongside\, the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. \nIt’s easy (and free!) to get involved\, and we find that most children are excited to be a part of this important research. All you have to do is count the bird species you can see in your school\, and then send the results to the RSPB. Easy! \nSubmission for results is open between 6th January – 13th February. \nRSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch has been running for over 20 years\, and the reason it’s been going for so long is that it’s such valuable work. The results that schools submit to the RSPB are used by scientists to help create a picture of how birds are faring across the UK. \nTo register for RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch\, you can follow this link\, which takes you to their website. \n  \nSource: Big Schools’ Birdwatch (rspb.org.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/big-schools-birdwatch/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T154903Z
UID:9239-1764633600-1765238399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Grief Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:National Grief Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness of the impact of #Grief and #Bereavement. \nThe bereaved often have to hide their grief from others. Sometimes it is from their friends and family as they do not want to burden them. Sometimes it is from their colleagues at work. Please look out for them\, check they are okay\, in the early days and ongoing.  They may look alright\, they may be going to work\, but deep inside they could be struggling and just need your support and understanding. \nWe are often afraid to mention the person’s name who has died. We think we will upset our friend or family member\, but it is generally the opposite. By saying their name\, remembering them and talking about them\, you are helping to share your love and affection for that person. This is very important and will help those grieving to know that you will help to keep their memory alive. \nThere is a myth that you ‘get over’ grief. That you ‘move on’. You don’t. You move forward with your grief\, but you may be affected by a bereavement throughout your whole life. Often after the funeral\, people leave and things go ‘back to normal’. This is the time when the bereaved most need support\, when they feel alone and isolated. We need to understand that there are triggers that may come from nowhere that will affect them in the weeks\, months and years after the death. \nSo lets normalise talking about grief\, to ensure grief becomes an easier topic to discuss and lets raise the profiles of #Charities and the breadth of support we have in the UK offering tailored help for any bereavement. \n\nThis year the theme is “Growing with Grief”\n\nLosing a loved one feels like an ending in so many ways\, but in time\, it can also become the ground from which something new begins. After that loss\, we can’t go back to who we were\, but instead\, we can grow into someone new shaped by love\, memories\, and resilience. This growth doesn’t erase the pain\, but it allows HOPE to return. We may even become more present\, more compassionate\, more aware of what truly matters in life. \n#BetterTogether #NGAW2025 #GrowingWithGrief \nSource: National Grief Awareness Week (thegoodgrieftrust.org) \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-grief-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20251118T202316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T204017Z
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SUMMARY:Homelessness Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Homelessness Awareness Week\, held annually in December\, is a vital initiative that shines a spotlight on the issues faced by individuals experiencing homelessness. The week promotes understanding\, compassion\, and action\, encouraging communities to work together to address the root causes of homelessness and support those affected. \nOrganisations\, charities\, and local councils often host events such as fundraising drives\, volunteer initiatives\, and educational workshops to raise awareness. These efforts highlight the importance of safe and stable housing\, mental health support\, and access to essential services in breaking the cycle of homelessness. \nHomelessness Awareness Week is also an opportunity to challenge stereotypes and advocate for policy changes that address systemic issues. By amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences\, the week fosters empathy and encourages meaningful engagement to create lasting solutions. \n#HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #EndHomelessness #SupportTheHomeless #HousingForAll #CommunityCare #AffordableHousing \nSource: Homelessness Awareness Week | Awareness Days
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/homelessness-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220724T120350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T221724Z
UID:6242-1762992000-1763596799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Awareness Week is when transgender people\, particularly activists and allies\, raise awareness of the issues that trans people face. The aim of Transgender Awareness Week is to promote trans visibility and make people who aren’t transgender understand the discrimination that trans people face. \n#TransgenderAwarenessWeek is also a time for celebration. As a marginalised community\, #Transgender people face a lot of discrimination. A lot of the stories told about trans people focus on the difficulties of being trans and rarely share positive stories. Transgender Awareness Week creates a space for celebrating transgender joy and encourages a shift in the popular narrative. \nThere is a unique kind of joy experienced by trans people that can come from a number of things that cisgender people might take for granted. Things that add to this joy include being addressed with the correct pronouns\, being fully accepted in new spaces\, or being perceived as their correct gender. \nThis is also a week for non-transgender people (known as ‘cisgender’) to learn more about the #TransCommunity from the trans community. It’s essential that cisgender people learn about transgender people from the actual community rather than secondary sources. \nSource: Transgender Awareness Week 2025 | Twinkl Event – Twinkl \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/transgender-awareness-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220724T121345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T103000Z
UID:6246-1762732800-1763164799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Bullying Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week is “Power for Good.” \nThe theme of Power for Good has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes. \nFollowing the success of the campaign in 2024 – when over 80% of schools marked the week\, reaching over 7.5 million children and young people – this year\, we’ll empower children and young people to use their Power for Good to speak out\, support others\, and build a world where kindness wins. \nThe week will also include Odd Socks Day on  Monday 10th November\, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. \nThis Anti-Bullying Week let’s come together to have discussions about what bullying means to us\, how banter can turn into something more hurtful\, and what we can do to stop bullying. \nTogether\, we can use our Power for Good to end bullying — for good. \nSource:  Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good \n#ReachOut #AntiBullyingWeek #MakeANoiseAboutBullying #ChooseRespect
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/anti-bullying-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20221012T100904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T161424Z
UID:6316-1761955200-1762559999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Befriending Week
DESCRIPTION:Befriending Week is the national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. Befriending Week theme for 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership.\n\n\n \n\n\nDuring the week\, lets invite those in the befriending sector to reflect on their achievements over the previous year\, thank volunteers and staff\, celebrate their service users\, and share their message with stakeholders\, government and the public.\n\n\n \n\n\nBefriending Week is also an opportunity to look into the future by raising awareness of how befriending helps to tackle isolation and create community connections\, in-person and at a distance.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis year’s #BefriendingWeek offers an opportunity to show gratitude to all of the fantastic #Befrienders who make such a massive difference in the life of people who have become isolated. \n\n\n \n\n\nDo you have any befriending stories? Please share with us in the comments. \n\n\n\n\n\n#Befriending #ReduceIsolation #PeopleHelpingPeople\n\nBefriending Week — Befriending Networks
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/befriending-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220724T105959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T112618Z
UID:6233-1761350400-1762041599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Brain Tumour Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:This Brain Tumour Awareness Week\, take the time to learn the symptoms of #BrainTumours. \nAccording to the NHS\, the symptoms of brain tumours may vary depending on the exact part of the brain affected\, but common symptoms include: \n\nheadaches\nseizures (fits)\npersistently feeling sick (nausea)\, being sick (vomiting) and drowsiness\nmental or behavioural changes\, such as memory problems or changes in personality\nprogressive weakness or paralysis on one side of the body\nvision or speech problems\n\nSometimes you may not have any symptoms to begin with\, or they may develop very slowly over time. \nIf you’re suffering from a brain tumour\, support is out there. Take a look on the community map to find organisations near you. \nFind out more from the International Brain Tumour Alliance: https://theibta.org/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-brain-tumour-awareness-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230918T094516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T120728Z
UID:8688-1759968000-1760572799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Baby Loss Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:What is Baby Loss Awareness Week?\n\nBaby Loss Awareness Week happens every year between 9th and 15th October. We raise awareness of baby loss and campaign for the provision of better bereavement care. \nThe final day of the week\, 15th October\, is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This is marked by the #GlobalWaveOfLight where families across the world light candles to commemorate the lives of their babies\, and share memories of the all too brief time they had together. \nThe aims of Baby Loss Awareness Week:\nUnited by the blue and pink ribbon\, we work with an alliance of over 100 charities to: \n\nRemember\nRaise awareness\nDrive change\n\n\n#BabyLoss #BabyLossAwarenessWeek \nSource:  Baby Loss Awareness Week | The Lullaby Trust
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/baby-loss-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220702T143041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T113124Z
UID:6104-1759708800-1760313599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Dyslexia is a neurological difference and can have a significant impact during education\, in the workplace and in everyday life. As each person is unique\, so is everyone’s experience of dyslexia. It can range from mild to severe\, and it can co-occur with other specific learning difficulties. It usually runs in families and is a life-long condition. \nIt is important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields. \nThe theme for the week will be Dyslexia: Raising the Volume. \nEvery story is different – showcasing the diversity of the dyslexic community and highlighting that everyone’s experience of dyslexia is unique. 10% of the population are dyslexic – that’s over 6.7 million stories to tell. \nA strong opening sets the scene – raising awareness of the importance of early identification and intervention to ensure that every person with dyslexia can flourish. \nIt’s never too late to change your story – highlighting how the BDA can provide support and signposting to help dyslexic people begin a new chapter. \nIn the spirit of breaking through the barriers of #Dyslexia\, we’d like to share methods for supporting people with dyslexia. According to the NHS\, the following methods are how best to support a child with dyslexia: \n\noccasional 1-to-1 teaching or lessons in a small group with a specialist teacher\nphonics (a way of teaching children to identify and process the smaller sounds that make up words) combined with other techniques\ntechnology like computers and speech-recognition software that may make it easier for your child to read and write when they’re a bit older\n\nSource: NHS \nSource: Dyslexia Awareness Week – British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/dyslexia-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230822T103310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T100446Z
UID:8535-1758499200-1759103999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Migraine Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s Migraine Awareness Week (22nd-28th September) The Migraine Trust are asking you to join them in their campaign for #BetterMigraineCare. Help them to raise awareness for the one in seven adults and one in ten children in the UK living with migraine. \n#Migraine has been dismissed for too long as “just a headache”\, despite it being a complex and debilitating neurological disorder. We know that for those living with migraine it has a significant impact on their quality of life\, impacting their mental health\, relationships\, education and their ability to work. \nJoin the #BetterMigraineCare conversation on social media and share your experience of living with migraine for #MAW25 \n#MigraineAwarenessWeek #MoreThanJustAHeadache \nSource: Migraine Awareness Week 2025 – The Migraine Trust
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/migraine-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230807T152235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T121511Z
UID:8528-1758499200-1759103999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Organ Donation Week
DESCRIPTION:This year\, 2025\, for Organ Donation Week this September we want as many local landmarks and buildings across the country to turn pink\, to help raise awareness of the incredible gift of organ donation\, and to encourage people to confirm their decision on the Register. \nOrgan Donation Week 2025 will be held on Monday 22nd September to Sunday 28th September. \nWe hope you can join us to celebrate the gift of life and help build awareness of the incredible difference organ donation can make. \nThink pink this Organ Donation Week\nOrgan Donation Week is the perfect time for people to confirm their support for organ donation by adding their name and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register. \nOften\, people need reminding to think or talk about organ donation\, and what better visual prompt than a vibrant pink building? Pink is the colour of the organ donation card and the more buildings lit pink the more awareness raised for this life-saving gift. \n  \nSource:  Turn the skies pink for Organ Donation Week – NHS Blood and Transplant (nhsbt.nhs.uk) \n#ThinkPink #OrganDonation #SaveALife
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/organ-donation-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220702T120017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T114544Z
UID:6067-1758240000-1759103999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Great British Beach Clean
DESCRIPTION:This week is the Great British Beach Clean! \nIt’s an event where people from across the UK come together to tidy up their local beaches. There are hundreds of beach cleans taking place over the week\, so it’s worth checking if there’s one happening in your local area. \nThe week also presents an opportunity to record the levels of litter found on UK beaches. \nThanks to the hard work of volunteers all across the UK and Channel Islands\, 2024 Great British Beach Clean was a smashing success! \nWe were delighted to see even more of you join us at the beach this year\, with 5\,845 volunteers taking part in 476 events to help clean up and survey our coastline. \nA whopping 249\,823 litter items were collected\, weighing 6\,048kg and filling 1\,675 bags! By removing this litter\, our volunteers helped prevent it from entering our ocean and harming our marine life. \nIt’s easy to get involved. Simply find a beach clean near you or organise your own. We’ve got lots of guides and resources available to help you get set up. \nBeach cleans are fun for all the family (including dogs!)\, and the data collected helps us to campaign for positive change for the ocean. \n#GreatBritishBeachClean \nFind out more here: Great British Beach Clean | What you can do | Marine Conservation Society (mcsuk.org)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/great-british-beach-clean/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230825T105443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T114652Z
UID:8539-1757808000-1758412799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Eczema Week
DESCRIPTION:National Eczema Week is 14th -20th September this year. \nThe More than “Just an Itch” campaign will highlight the debilitating nature of #Eczema and its profound effect on people’s lives\, shining a light on the mental health impacts of eczema that are so often overlooked. \nA recently conducted online patient survey to better understand how eczema affects people’s emotional\, social and personal well-being\, shockingly showed 91% of respondents said their eczema made them feel self-conscious or embarrassed\, and 83% were envious of those who do not have eczema. Around 4 in 5 respondents thought that eczema reduces patients’ quality of life. \nLiving with eczema can be physically uncomfortable\, but it also takes an emotional toll. The persistent itching\, pain\, and visible appearance of eczema patches can lead to feelings of self-consciousness\, low self-esteem\, and social anxiety. People with eczema may experience frustration\, embarrassment\, along with greater anxiety and depression due to the constant struggle with their skin condition – it really is #MoreThanJustAnItch. \nThrough sharing stories of eczema patients’ experiences\, resilience\, and coping mechanisms\, we can help reduce the stigma associated with the condition and foster an environment of empathy and understanding. We also want to encourage and empower people to open up and share how they really feel about living with this long-term condition. \nSource:  National Eczema Society
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-eczema-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230711T100505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T190600Z
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SUMMARY:National Allotment Week
DESCRIPTION:This year\, National Allotment Week will run from 11-17th August with the theme of Allotments and Wellbeing. \nIt’s a great chance to explore how allotments support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just getting started\, events are taking place across the UK. \nGardening can help people cope with stress and mental health issues. One of the best ways to have a calmer\, more optimistic mindset is to immerse yourself in nature and nurture plants. \nJoin in the week-long celebration by signing up for a local gardening class. Invite your neighbours and friends to a seed and plant swap. It’s also a great way for you to get some exercise and connect with your friends and neighbours. \nSource: national_allotments_week (thenas.org.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-allotment-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230707T101559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T152241Z
UID:8232-1754006400-1754611199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Breastfeeding Week
DESCRIPTION:#WBW2025 will focus on environment and climate change. It will highlight our roles in supporting breastfeeding to create a sustainable environment while simultaneously reducing the impact of climate change caused by artificial feeding. \n#Breastfeeding can act as an equaliser in our society and efforts must be made to ensure everyone has access to breastfeeding support and opportunities. It is essential that no-one is left behind especially vulnerable mothers who may need additional support to reduce breastfeeding inequalities. \nTarget audiences including governments\, policymakers\, workplaces\, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles in empowering families and sustaining breastfeeding-friendly environments in the post-pandemic work life. The theme is aligned with thematic area 4 of the WBW-SDG 2030 campaign. \n\n\n\n\nWBW-SDG CAMPAIGN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreastfeeding is a natural\, renewable food that is environmentally safe. Breastfeeding is produced and delivered without pollution\, packaging or waste and is the sustainable solution that is good for the planet and its people. Prioritising and supporting breastfeeding will reduce the growing climate impact of artificial infant feed supply chains. However\, breastfeeding can be challenging when parents are not fully supported. WBW2025 will outline the roles and connect the actors in the Warm Chain of Support for Breastfeeding to create a breastfeeding-friendly environment together at all levels; national\, health\, workplace and community. By connecting the actors working at different levels\, a synergistic effort to support the parents will be in place. \n#EnablingBreastfeeding #EmpoweringParentsCampaign #BreastfeedingSupport \n\nSource: World Breastfeeding Week 2025 – Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-breastfeeding-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220613T072352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T112245Z
UID:6018-1753315200-1754697599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Marine Week
DESCRIPTION:Contrary to the title\, National Marine Week is celebrated for a fortnight from July 24th to August 8th to appreciate the magnificent sea animals and plants that exist in the United Kingdom on a national scale. \nDuring #NationalMarineWeek\, people from all over the United Kingdom may come out to explore their local shoreline as the retreating sea reveals its treasures. Take time out to protect and appreciate marine life for the next two weeks. \nNational Marine Week was organized to motivate people to better understand and care for the ocean. The holiday encourages us to appreciate and protect our oceans. During National Marine Week\, people take time to focus on how vital the oceans are to humanity\, given that they constitute the largest ecosystem on the planet. In addition to containing 97% of the planet’s water\, they also make up 80% of the planet’s biodiversity\, with more than 30\,000 species. \nSource: NATIONAL MARINE WEEK – July 24\, 2025 – National Today \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-marine-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20230620T160941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T115139Z
UID:8190-1752969600-1753660799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Shark Week
DESCRIPTION:Shark Week happens every year in July or August. It’s a yearly\, weeklong grouping of shark-related show episodes\, documentaries\, and movies that airs on the #DiscoveryChannel. \nShark week was first aired on the 17th of July 1988 with the purpose to focus on conservational initiatives or addressing myths related to sharks. Moreover\, Shark Week allows the viewers to get a close look at these amazing\, terrifying\, but misunderstood predators. \nHeaps of people grew up harbouring a fascination with sharks and the never-stand-still\, ruthless\, killer instinct they embody. Discovery’s week of programming has become traditional fare for a generation of would-be shark scientists\, in-cage filmmakers\, and thrill-seekers. If you haven’t seen it yet\, don’t miss this year’s #SharkWeek! \n  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/shark-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220607T183908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T115639Z
UID:5993-1750032000-1750636799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Refugee Week
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Week\nFor Refugee Week we invite you to celebrate what compassion looks like in action. Together we can create a shared understanding of compassion to ensure we are extending it widely to all. \n“Our task must be to free ourselves – by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”- Albert Einstein \nWhy compassion?\nThe last few years have been challenging for all of us. We are still adjusting to new realities post-lockdown as well as responding to new crises. In the UK\, dangerous anti-migration government rhetoric continues\, along with inhumane conditions for #AsylumSeekers.\n \nBut\, none of these things happen in isolation. We know how interconnected our world is: how something seemingly “far away” impacts everyone. All of this makes us even more aware of the need to widen our circles of compassion. \nWithin our own experiences are all the tools we need to be compassionate\, not just to ourselves and those in our immediate circle but to all our human neighbours and our one shared home\, planet earth. \n*Source and find out more:  About – Refugee Week \n#RefugeeWeek #Compassion #CompassionIntoAction #SimpleActs
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/refugee-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20241007T150024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151620Z
UID:10973-1730678400-1731283199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Children's Book Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of reading for pleasure for children of primary school age. A fantastic opportunity for extended teaching on any of your favourite children’s books! This year\, 2024\, marks the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week and the theme is “How Do You Book?”. \nWhen is Children’s Book Week?\nThere are technically no set dates for Children’s Book Week\, meaning you’re free to celebrate this whenever suits you! However\, in the UK\, this year the event takes place over two weeks: the 6th to 12th of May and the 4th to 10th of November. Join in the celebrations with our friends across the pond\, or tie in your Children’s Book Week celebrations around World Book Day. \nWhen did Children’s Book Week start?\nThe idea for this event was conceived by Franklin K. Matthiews\, the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America\, in 1913. He thought that a celebration of children’s books would help get more children into reading\, helped by the backing of publishers\, booksellers and librarians in the US. Now going on for over 100 years\, Children’s Book Week continues to grow in popularity year on year. \nHow can I get involved with Children’s Book Week?\nSimple. Get reading! There are so many fantastic children’s books available in libraries and bookshops that it can be difficult to know where to start your search for some great children’s literature. \n#HowDoYouBook #Literacy #ReadingForJoy #FavouriteBooks \n  \nSource: Children’s Book Week 2024 – Event Info and Resources (twinkl.co.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/childrens-book-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20240118T114001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T114001Z
UID:9530-1707523200-1707609599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Chinese New Year
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year 2024 will take place on the 10th of February\, with the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Celebrations will last from the 9th of February (New Year’s Eve) until the 15th day of the New Year. \nWhat is The Chinese New Year calendar?\nEach year (also known as a cycle) of the Chinese New Year calendar is represented by a different zodiac animal. There are 12 in total. According to legend\, these 12 animals participated in a race\, which then determined their place of order in the Chinese New Year calendar. \nWhy is Chinese New Year celebrated?\nChinese New Year\, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival\, marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese traditional calendar\, which is a lunisolar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar\, used widely around the world today\, the lunisolar calendar determines dates using the location of the sun and the moon relative to the Earth. This is why\, on our Western calendars\, the date changes each year! \nIt is one of the most important events in Chinese culture and the holiday is today celebrated all around the world. Many other countries celebrate the holiday as an official festival (Korea\, Vietnam\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, Indonesia and the Philippines) due to its cultural significance. \nWhat are some Chinese New Year traditions?\nTraditionally\, Chinese New Year is a time for people to honour their ancestors and deities. Still\, many of the customs and traditions of the holiday vary wildly from region to region. Many families across China gather the night before Chinese New Year’s Day for a festive dinner to reunite them. Many people will also clean their house before the new year; this is done to cleanse any ill fortune and is thought to allow for good luck going into the new year. \nIt is also customary for people to decorate their windows and doors with red decorations\, as red is seen as a lucky colour in Chinese culture. Many also light firecrackers and gift money in red paper envelopes to celebrate! \n  \n#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheDragon \nChinese New Year – Wikipedia
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/chinese-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220528T093819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T094521Z
UID:5789-1655769600-1656374399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Breathe Easy Week
DESCRIPTION:It’s #LoveYourLungsWeek! \nThis week is all about raising awareness for how you can look after your lungs\, but there’s so much more to it than that. For some\, breathing easy isn’t as simple as taking better care of themselves. Pollution\, inequality and access to care are all factors that can leave some more vulnerable than the rest of us. \n#breatheeasyweek \nFind out more: \nhttps://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/breathe-easy/week
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/breathe-easy-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20220315T070157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T114304Z
UID:5349-1650844800-1651276799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Stalking Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Bridging The Gap is the focus for this years National Stalking Awareness Week campaign. Highlighting the vital role that stalking advocates play in bridging the gap between the victim and the criminal justice system. \n#BridgingTheGap \nSource: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/news/national-stalking-awareness-week-2022
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-stalking-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
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:20211123
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20211102T055451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T055451Z
UID:4792-1636934400-1637625599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Alcohol Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this years Alcohol Awareness Week is Alcohol and relationships \nDid you know that in 5 children in the UK are affected by their parents’ drinking? \nAlcohol problems often become the family secret\, hidden from the outside world. This leaves children isolated and alone with no one to turn to. \nWe are proud that Nacoa has added their profile to aDoddle’s community map – to find out mre about this amazing organisation please click the link below: \nhttps://adoddle.org/app/projects/2926/nacoa \n#AlcoholAwarenessWeek \n  \nYou can find out more about the awareness week here: \nhttps://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1 \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/alcohol-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20211102T054549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T054549Z
UID:4789-1636934400-1637366399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Anti Bullying Week: 15th-19th November
DESCRIPTION:One Kind Word is the theme for this years Anti Bullying Week. \nThe week is coordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and it starts with ‘Odd Socks Day’ on 15th November. \nKindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. This is one of the reasons\, that ‘One Kind Word’ has been chosen as this years theme.* \nFind out more here: \nhttps://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2021-one-kind-word \n#AntiBullyingWeek #OneKindWord \n*Source: Anti-Bullying Alliance \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/anti-bullying-week-15th-19th-november/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20211102T052650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T052650Z
UID:4712-1636761600-1637366399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:November 13th to 19th is Transgender Awareness Week. \nThis is a one week celebration prior to the Transgender Day of Remembrance\, which remembers victims of transphobic violence. \nTrans people are twice as likely to be victims of violence in the UK\, so it’s important as ever to raise awareness of trans identities and issues facing the trans community. \n#TransgenderAwareness \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-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20211102T050354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T050354Z
UID:4756-1635724800-1636329599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Befriending Week: 1st-7th November
DESCRIPTION:It is time to celebrate Befriending – Week 1-7 November 2021. A great time to raise awareness about all the amazing things #BefriendingIs. \nWhat is Befriending?* \nEveryone needs other people\, but not everyone has someone. \nBefriending offers supportive\, reliable relationships through volunteer befrienders to people who would otherwise be socially isolated. Around the UK\, there are befriending projects which organise effective support for children and young people\, families\, people with mental ill-health\, people with learning disabilities and older people\, amongst many others. \n“The chances are we’ve all been affected by Loneliness\, either directly or through someone close to us. We can all do more to try and make a difference and make our country a less lonely place.” \n—Minister for Loneliness Baroness Diana Barran \nSource: Befriending Networks – Please do check them out\, find out more and maybe get involved \nhttps://www.befriending.co.uk/about/what-is-befriending/ \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/befriending-week-1st-7th-november/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20211004T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T195248Z
UID:4544-1635552000-1636243199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Brain Tumour Awareness week
DESCRIPTION:This week is World Brain Tumour Awareness Week
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-brain-tumour-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260621T005440
CREATED:20210405T140831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T140943Z
UID:3898-1618099200-1618185599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Parkinsons Day
DESCRIPTION:2021 Theme: Mental Health and Parkinson’s \nMental Health and Parkinson’s is one area that simply is not spoken about enough\, yet it affects every part of our lived experience with the condition. People with mental health problems and Parkinson’s are often overlooked\, undiagnosed and under-supported. This extends to those who are caring for loved ones or who have lost loved ones. This World Parkinson’s Day we want to raise awareness of mental health in Parkinson’s as well as offer new therapies and support to improve mental health so that people can live better for longer.\nFind out more: https://parkinsonscare.org.uk/worldparkinsonsday/ \n#WorldParkinsonsDay
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-parkinsons-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Awareness Week,World
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