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  • British Summer Time Begins

    Daylight savings start today in the UK with the start of British Summer Time. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29th March 2026 than the day before. Meaning that there will be less light first thing and more light in the evening. History of Daylight Savings: ‘Spring forward, fall back’. In […]

  • April Fools Day

    April Fools’ Day—celebrated on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools’ Day traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!” at the end to clue in the subject of the April Fools’ Day prank. While its […]

  • National Walk to Work Day

    Getting involved in National Walk to Work Day on April 3rd could help put you on the right track to a healthier you. With the clocks changing and the mornings getting lighter, there’s no better time to take part in an event like this - you never know it could lead to a new-found enthusiasm […]

  • World Health Day

    World Health Day 2026, observed on 7 April, calls on people everywhere to stand with science. Under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”, this year’s observance launches a year‑long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The campaign spotlights both scientific achievements […]

  • National Siblings Day

    April 10th is National Siblings Day. A wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the value of sibling relationships, to highlight what an important role siblings play. #Siblings who grow up with a disabled brother or sister often spend a lot of time coming second (or third or fourth…) to the needs of another. Their […]

  • World Parkinsons Day

    Living with Parkinson's is tougher than people think. But it doesn’t define you. You are still you. You can still do amazing things in spite of Parkinson’s. #Parkinson’s is different for everyone. Different symptoms, different experiences. Diagnosis is scary and there’s currently no cure. Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging but one thing stands out. […]

  • Micro Volunteering Day

    People all over the world are often inspired to want to do something for a worthy cause, but they simply don’t know where to start. That’s because all of us tend to focus on the big acts of volunteering — the types that make the news. Fortunately, there’s another way that people can take action […]

  • World Haemophilia Day

    World Haemophilia Day takes place on 17th April each year, uniting individuals and communities around the globe in raising awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Whether you’re living with haemophilia, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to learn more, this annual event shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by those affected by […]