Today 1st February 2022 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year). Last year was the year of the Ox, and this year it is that of the Tiger. Despite the name, the Chinese New Year isn't only celebrated in China. It is celebrated in other Asian countries […]
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 […]
World IBS Day Did you know that IBS is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the GP? As many as 1 in 8 people have symptoms of IBS at any one time. Once diagnosed, and given help most people can find effective ways of living with their IBS. The most common […]
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
It's #LoveYourLungsWeek! This week is all about raising awareness for how you can look after your lungs, but there's so much more to it than that. For some, breathing easy isn't as simple as taking better care of themselves. Pollution, inequality and access to care are all factors that can leave some more vulnerable than […]
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 […]
