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 […]
Dyslexia is a neurological difference and can have a significant impact during education, in the workplace and in everyday life. As each person is unique, so is everyone's experience of dyslexia. It can range from mild to severe, and it can co-occur with other specific learning difficulties. It usually runs in families and is a […]
World Sight Day is 9th October 2025, and focuses the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in young people and inspiring children everywhere to love their eyes. Together, The International Agency of the Prevention of Blindness are creating a world where every child has eye health that is accessible, available and affordable. Starting […]
What is Baby Loss Awareness Week? Baby Loss Awareness Week happens every year between 9th and 15th October. We raise awareness of baby loss and campaign for the provision of better bereavement care. The final day of the week, 15th October, is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This is marked by the #GlobalWaveOfLight […]
