This week is the Great British Beach Clean! It'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. The week also presents an opportunity to […]
Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. It's an international awareness day aimed at reducing the stigma around Alzheimer's and raising awareness of the disease. Did you know that while Alzheimer's Disease is often associated with ageing, approximately 1-in-20 people with the disease is under the age of 65? Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, […]
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. Organ Donation Week 2025 will be held on Monday 22nd […]
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. #Migraine has been dismissed for too long as “just a headache”, […]
The International Day of Birmingham, celebrated on the 24th of September, marks the unique and historic alliance between Birmingham, UK, and the 18 other Birminghams in North America, collectively known as the United States of Birmingham. This day celebrates the formal agreements, spearheaded by the Lord Mayor’s chosen ambassador Joe Harry Lycett, which establish a […]
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, held annually on the last Friday of September, is a major fundraising event organised by #MacmillanCancerSupport in the UK. This event brings people together over coffee and cake to raise funds for those affected by cancer, with the proceeds supporting Macmillan’s vital services. Since its inception in 1990, the World’s […]
World Animal Day is an annual event on the 4th of October, celebrating #AnimalRights and welfare across the globe. It’s an important day and has been marked since 1925, with a growing international community striving to end the needless suffering of all animals. World Animal Day is celebrated yearly on October 4th to align with […]
When is Grandparents' Day in the UK? In the United Kingdom, Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October. In 2025, it’ll be celebrated on 5th October. Grandparents come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: the love and pride they have for their grandchildren. Being a grandparent […]
