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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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SUMMARY:National Non-Profit Day
DESCRIPTION:National Non-Profit Day is commemorated on August 17 each year to recognize non-profit organisations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. If you’ve ever volunteered\, you’re well aware of the significance of these charitable organisations. \nNonprofits throughout the country work to promote awareness and offer assistance to individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford it. Their activities contribute to the shaping of our society and provide hope for a brighter future. \nNon Profit organisations are the glue that hold together many communities across the UK\, offering support to people who need it and helping to build connected communities. They do vital work\, which can often go under-appreciated. \nThat’s why we’re celebrating #NationalNonprofitDay\, to shine a light on the wonderful non-profit organisations working to make a difference in their area. \nWhy not take some time to familiarise yourself with the non-profit organisations in your area? \nLearn more on aDoddle.org
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-nonprofit-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20230724T151210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T123011Z
UID:8456-1754438400-1754524799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Opportunity Day
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a world where setbacks are simply stepping stones. A world where a change in direction is not seen as failure\, but as an opportunity to discover hidden talents and uncover new passions. This is the world we invite you to explore on #NationalOpportunityDay on 6th August. It’s a world where limitations are shattered\, and aspirations are embraced. \nWhether it’s vocational training\, apprenticeships\, work-based learning\, or pursuing an alternative higher education path\, National Opportunity Day celebrates all these options and more. No student should ever feel left behind. It’s never too late and there’s always a possibility. There’s something for everyone. We’re here to help you navigate through the maze of opportunities and find the path that resonates with you. \nLife is full of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes\, the path we envision takes a detour. But here’s the thing: that detour can lead us to remarkable opportunities we never even dreamed of. That’s what National Opportunity Day is all about – celebrating the boundless possibilities that await everyone\, regardless of any disappointment or setbacks. \nA smooth ride is rare. Many students find themselves disappointed when they don’t achieve the results they hoped for\, or secure the further education place they had set their heart on. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. However\, this is not the end of the road. It’s just the beginning. \nNational Opportunity Day is a day dedicated to shedding light on all the possible opportunities beyond the traditional route. We hope to inspire and empower students to embrace alternative options that can lead to a fulfilling and successful future. \n  \nSource: National Opportunity Day 2025 | Global Awareness Days Events Calendar 2025
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-opportunity-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20240717T102343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T213056Z
UID:10673-1754265600-1754351999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Single Working Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Single Working Women’s Day takes place on the 4th of August. Celebrated annually\, this day recognises and honours the contributions of single working women to society. It highlights their strength\, resilience\, and the unique challenges they face while balancing work\, family\, and personal life. This day is an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and raise awareness about the support and resources they need. \nSingle Working Women’s Day acknowledges the hard work and dedication of single women who juggle multiple responsibilities. These women often serve as the primary breadwinners for their families while managing household duties and personal commitments. The day also sheds light on the systemic issues that single working women encounter\, such as wage gaps\, workplace discrimination\, and the lack of adequate childcare support. \nThroughout the day\, various activities and events are organised to celebrate single working women. These may include workshops\, seminars\, and networking events aimed at empowering women and providing them with valuable resources. Organisations and communities often come together to host appreciation events\, where single working women are recognised and celebrated for their contributions. \n#SingleWorkingWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #SingleWorkingWomen #CelebrateWomen #WomenInWorkforce #SupportSingleWomen #WomenAchievements #SingleMothers \nSource: Single Working Women’s Day | Awareness Days
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/single-working-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20230715T095159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T203510Z
UID:8341-1754006400-1754092799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Yorkshire Day
DESCRIPTION:Yorkshire Day is celebrated on August 1st. Yorkshire belongs to the United Kingdom and was formerly known as the County of York. The name came from it being the Shire of the city of York\, commonly referred to as York’s Shire. It is the largest county in the U.K. and has always been recognized as a cultural region and a geographical territory. \nAs an area on the up and up\, it’s becoming one of the most important places in the UK\, as the likes of #Leeds\, #Hull\, #Bradford have become prominent as centres of finance\, culture and much more. \nIf you live in #Yorkshire\, why not check out some of our wonderful charities and organisations based in the area on our Community Maps. Many are looking for #Volunteers. \nYorkshire and The Humber | aDoddle – Community Mapping \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/yorkshire-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20230610T115903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T115431Z
UID:8170-1753401600-1753487999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Schizophrenia Day
DESCRIPTION:National Schizophrenia Awareness Day\, marked on 25 July every year by the charity Rethink Mental Illness\, explores what it means to live with this much misunderstood and often stigmatised mental health condition. \nIn England\, approximately one adult in every 100 will live with a diagnosis of #Schizophrenia. \nBy shattering some of the myths and breaking the stigma and prejudice which surrounds this diagnosis\, Rethink Mental Illness continues to provide support and community for people living with schizophrenia and their loved ones. \nOn National Schizophrenia Awareness Day\, which coincides with the founding of the charity nearly 50 years ago\, Rethink Mental Illness shines a spotlight on the condition and the dedicated work to improve the quality of life for people living with schizophrenia and their carers. \n#SupportMentalHealth #RethinkMentalIllness \nSource: National Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2025 | Awareness Days Events Calendar 2025
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-schizophrenia-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20230630T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T112510Z
UID:8216-1752796800-1752883199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela International Day
DESCRIPTION:Nelson Mandela has many accolades. He’s  an iconic figure that triumphed over South Africa’s apartheid regime. He was a human rights lawyer\, a prisoner of conscience\, and an international peacemaker. And he was the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa (no biggie). \nSo you see why the United Nations General Assembly would want to celebrate his life. \nCommemorated on July 18 — Nelson Mandela’s birthday — Nelson Mandela International Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. So\, in honour of his 67 years of public service\, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the U.N. ask that you spend 67 minutes of your time helping others. \nSource: NELSON MANDELA DAY – July 18\, 2025 – National Today
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/nelson-mandela-international-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20220724T124002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T102507Z
UID:6249-1751846400-1752451199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Alcohol Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol Awareness Week is 7th- 14th July 2025. (The week has typically taken place in November each year. However\, Alcohol Awareness Week has now moved to its new spot in July.)It is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising\, campaigning for change\, and more. The theme for Alcohol Awareness Week 2025  is “alcohol and work” \nAround 10 million of us are regularly drinking alcohol in ways that can harm our health and wellbeing. From headaches\, hangovers and sleepless nights to lower productivity and symptoms like anxiety and depression worsening over time\, alcohol affects us in so many ways. \nBut how many of us have stopped to think about the impact of the work we do on our risk from alcohol? With longer hours\, more stress\, the blurring of lines between work and home\, and too many workplace cultures that place booze rather than people at the centre of things\, there are so many ways work and alcohol are linked. This Alcohol Awareness Week\, it’s time for us\, and the places we work\, to feel healthier\, more productive and happier. \nThe cost of living crisis has also played a key role in causing some people to drink more than they’d like to cope with worries around the crisis. \nBut the cost of alcohol to individuals\, our relationships\, our families\, and our stretched vital public services doesn’t have to be so high. \nWe can all take steps to make a change. And with improved support and prevention\, we can save money and save lives. \nJoin us for this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week to find out more about alcohol and its cost to us all. \nSource: About Alcohol Awareness Week | Alcohol Change UK
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/alcohol-awareness-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20230604T103048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T091255Z
UID:8150-1751846400-1751932799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:World Chocolate Day is sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day. \nIt takes place on 7 July every year\, and put simply\, it’s a celebration of all things chocolate! The event was created in 2009. In some countries around the world\, the day is celebrated on different dates. But July 7 was chosen for World Chocolate Day because this day is thought to be around the time that chocolate was introduced to European countries. It quickly became a favourite treat in South Africa and across the world! \nThere are all sorts of different ways that you can celebrate World Chocolate Day.  The most obvious is by tucking into some chocolate\, but what if you’re after some more outside the (chocolate) box ideas? \nWhy not bake some delicious chocolate chip cookies with your kids\, or watch “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” movie with your family. Or find some fun facts and the history around chocolate? \nSource: World Chocolate Day 2025 | 7th July | Twinkl – Twinkl
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-chocolate-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20221222T105113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T114921Z
UID:6797-1735689600-1738367999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:January 2025 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month\, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It is a key time for us all as individuals to educate ourselves about human trafficking and crucially to learn to spot the signs of trafficking. It is also a time for us take these messages to our workplaces\, our churches\, our schools\, our representatives and everywhere else.\n\n\n \n\n\nAt Hope for Justice\, they investigate cases of human trafficking and work closely with law enforcement to rescue victims and ensure evidence is gathered against perpetrators to see them brought to justice. The team of investigators is drawn from some of the most respected and prestigious law enforcement agencies in the country\, such as the FBI and NCIS.\n\n\n \n\n\nNational Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month\, January 2025\, culminates in the annual observation of National Freedom Day on February 1\, 2025.\n\n\n \n\n\nSource:  Human Trafficking Prevention Month | Hope for Justice\n\n\n \n\n\n#HopeForJusticeInternational #HumanTraffickingAwareness #Freedom
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-slavery-human-trafficking-prevention-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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:20240821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20240705T113302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T141745Z
UID:10631-1724198400-1724284799@adoddle.org
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:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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:20240102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20220119T122455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T100920Z
UID:4911-1704153600-1709337599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Big Energy Saving Winter
DESCRIPTION:If you are worried about energy bills and the cost of living\, the Citizens Advice network can help you this winter. \nFeeling lost about money? Their Money Map tool directs you to online help finding ways to make the most of your money\, decrease your bills and help meet the costs of daily living. \nAccess free support online from their public advice site\, including information about grants and benefits to help you pay energy bills. \nThe Money Talk Team at your local Citizens Advice Bureau helps you maximise your income\, look at options to reduce costs and offers specialist debt advice. \nContact your local Citizens Advice Bureau to get free\, confidential and impartial advice. An adviser will be able to talk through your situation and work out the next steps. Find your local bureau and get in touch today. \nYou can also call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 for help with your home energy this winter. \nSource: https://www.cas.org.uk/BESW \nClick on link for more Energy Saving Tips : Quick tips to save energy at home – Energy Saving Trust
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/big-energy-saving-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20211107T165923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T110434Z
UID:4842-1703548800-1703635199@adoddle.org
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:20260603T093248
CREATED:20220702T140942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T084343Z
UID:6083-1696377600-1696463999@adoddle.org
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:20260603T093248
CREATED:20230426T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T154843Z
UID:7688-1683331200-1683417599@adoddle.org
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:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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:20220321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220402
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTSTAMP:20260603T093248
CREATED:20210402T153257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T153257Z
UID:3890-1617321600-1617407999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Walk To Work Day
DESCRIPTION:National Walk to Work Day – Time to put the car keys down\, stretch your legs and walk to work. Perhaps you can look out for 3 landmarks or features that you haven’t noticed before. \n#WalkToWorkDay
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-walk-to-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National
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