The 4th of November is National Stress Awareness Day. The 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". The past year has given plenty of reason to […]
November 13th to 19th is Transgender Awareness Week. This is a one week celebration prior to the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which remembers victims of transphobic violence. Trans 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 […]
Have you heard of Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel? It aims to inspire pupils to be amazing and take active journeys to school. On 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. It […]
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. #BridgingTheGap Source: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/news/national-stalking-awareness-week-2022
The Coronation of His Majesty The King is a time for celebration across the nation and the Commonwealth, over a weekend of special events: Saturday 6 May the Coronation Ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey, London. 6-8 May will see Coronation Big Lunches up and down the country and across the Commonwealth. Sunday May 7 a spectacular Coronation Concert […]
According to the National Grandparents Day website, the aim of National Grandparents Day is: To honour grandparents To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer In the UK Grandparents' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday […]
Each year on 26th December, Boxing Day, people of all ages take to the water, some in fancy dress. In 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 […]
If you are worried about energy bills and the cost of living, the Citizens Advice network can help you this winter. Feeling 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. Access […]
