National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration which takes place on 11 October every year. Over 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. […]
Wear It Pink is an annual fundraising event held in October to support breast cancer awareness and research. Organised by Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Wear It Pink encourages individuals, schools, and businesses to wear something pink and raise funds to support life-saving research and treatments for breast cancer. It’s one […]
National Pumpkin Day is observed on October 26th to celebrate one of the most beloved symbols of #Autumn. As soon as October arrives, pumpkins are found everywhere from food to drinks and even as decorations. People visit pumpkin patches to find their perfect pumpkins to carve for #Halloween and walk around sipping their pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin […]
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. During the week, lets invite those in the befriending sector to reflect on their achievements over the previous year, thank volunteers and staff, celebrate […]
National Stress Awareness Day, on every first Wednesday in November — November 5th this year — is 24 hours of reinforcing the fact that you’re not doing yourself a favour by stressing about situations you can’t control. In fact, according to science, chronic stress leads to impaired cognitive and physiological functions. Would you want to […]
Odd Socks Day is celebrated each year at the start of Anti-Bullying Week. It is intended to give children and adults alike the opportunity to express themselves and celebrate their individuality! Moreover, there is no pressure to wear the latest fashion or to buy expensive costumes. Taking part is made simple and spreads a great […]
The theme for this year's Anti-Bullying Week is "Power for Good." The 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 […]
Remembrance Day is a solemn observance in the UK that remembers the sacrifice of those who fought and died in World War I and in other wars. It is observed on 11 November each year to commemorate the Armistice that ended the First World War. The main thing people do is to observe two minutes […]
