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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
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SUMMARY:Carers Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20 November and the theme is ‘Know your rights\, use your rights.’ \nEvery day\, 12\,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner\, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers\, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. \nCarers should not have to miss out on support designed to reduce some of the pressures caring can bring. Whether they care 24/7 or juggle care with work and family life\, are new to caring or have been for many years\, and wherever they live in the UK – all carers deserve to understand their rights and be supported to use them if they wish. \nGet involved in Carers Rights Day and help carers in your network and local community know about their rights and the wider support available. \nAs a carer\, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need\, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education\, in accessing health or social care\, or when interacting with other professionals or at home. \n#CarersRights #RecogniseYourRights #CarersSupport \n*Source: Carers Rights Day | Carers UK \n  \n\nAs always\, please check on aDoddle as help and support\, opportunities to volunteer or connect with others can often be found through local community organisations. \nPS – If you are a local community organisation and haven’t already added your details to aDoddle – please do\, it is totally free.
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/carers-rights-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T105024Z
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SUMMARY:International Men's Day
DESCRIPTION:On November 19\, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world\, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. The theme for 2025 is “Celebrating Men and Boys”.\nInternational Men’s Day encourages men to teach the boys in their lives the values\, character and responsibilities of being a man. Mahatma Gandhi said\, “We must become the change we seek.” It is only when we all\, both men and women\, lead by example that we will create a fair and safe society that allows everyone the opportunity to prosper. \nInternational Men’s Day is an opportunity for people everywhere of goodwill to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives and the contribution they make to society for the greater good of all. \n#InternationalMensDay #LeadingByExample #ZeroMaleSuicide \n  \nFind Out More: https://internationalmensday.com/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-mens-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T120350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T221724Z
UID:6242-1762992000-1763596799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Awareness Week is when transgender people\, particularly activists and allies\, raise awareness of the issues that trans people face. The aim of Transgender Awareness Week is to promote trans visibility and make people who aren’t transgender understand the discrimination that trans people face. \n#TransgenderAwarenessWeek is also a time for celebration. As a marginalised community\, #Transgender people face a lot of discrimination. A lot of the stories told about trans people focus on the difficulties of being trans and rarely share positive stories. Transgender Awareness Week creates a space for celebrating transgender joy and encourages a shift in the popular narrative. \nThere is a unique kind of joy experienced by trans people that can come from a number of things that cisgender people might take for granted. Things that add to this joy include being addressed with the correct pronouns\, being fully accepted in new spaces\, or being perceived as their correct gender. \nThis is also a week for non-transgender people (known as ‘cisgender’) to learn more about the #TransCommunity from the trans community. It’s essential that cisgender people learn about transgender people from the actual community rather than secondary sources. \nSource: Transgender Awareness Week 2025 | Twinkl Event – Twinkl \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/transgender-awareness-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20231011T092002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T155801Z
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SUMMARY:World Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998\, to promote #Kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries including the United States\, Canada\, Japan\, Australia and the U.A.E. \n#WorldKindnessDay presents us with the opportunity to reflect upon one of the most important and unifying human principles. On a day devoted to the positive potential of both large and small acts of kindness\, try to promote and diffuse this crucial quality that brings people of every kind together. \nThe purpose of World Kindness Day as outlined by the World Kindness Movement is “to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.” Since its creation more than two decades ago\, the day has achieved truly global notice; events associated with the day have attracted participants from every inhabited continent. These have included activities such as concerts\, dance mobs\, and the distribution of “kindness cards.” \nThe objective of World Kindness Day is to spread kindness with small gestures. The main tradition of the day is to be kind and to try and encourage kindness to prevail over hatred. Whether it’s helping out someone with chores\, taking the time out to ask how someone is doing\, or complimenting someone\, the name of the game is kindness\, and we all have it in us. \nSource:  World Kindness Day 2022. What is it exactly? How is it observed?
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-kindness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20231030T164939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T215808Z
UID:9170-1762819200-1762905599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day is a solemn observance in the UK that remembers the sacrifice of those who fought and died in World War I and in other wars. It is observed on 11 November each year to commemorate the Armistice that ended the First World War. \nThe main thing people do is to observe two minutes of silence at 11am in honour of the sacrifice made by so many. There are also parades\, memorial services and church services On a national level\, Remembrance Day is observed through a ceremony on Whitehall Road in London. \nIt is traditional to wear poppies on Remembrance Day. Today\, most wear plastic ones instead of real ones\, and these can be purchased for a donation to the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. \nAll British Commonwealth countries also observe Remembrance Day. The holiday is sometimes also called Armistice Day or Poppy Day. \nRemembrance Sunday in the UK is always held on the second Sunday in November each year. \n  \nSource:  Remembrance Day 2023\, 2024 and 2025 – PublicHolidays.co.uk
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T121345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T103000Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Bullying Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week is “Power for Good.” \nThe theme of Power for Good has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes. \nFollowing the success of the campaign in 2024 – when over 80% of schools marked the week\, reaching over 7.5 million children and young people – this year\, we’ll empower children and young people to use their Power for Good to speak out\, support others\, and build a world where kindness wins. \nThe week will also include Odd Socks Day on  Monday 10th November\, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. \nThis Anti-Bullying Week let’s come together to have discussions about what bullying means to us\, how banter can turn into something more hurtful\, and what we can do to stop bullying. \nTogether\, we can use our Power for Good to end bullying — for good. \nSource:  Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good \n#ReachOut #AntiBullyingWeek #MakeANoiseAboutBullying #ChooseRespect
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/anti-bullying-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T115107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T101637Z
UID:6239-1762732800-1762819199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Odd Socks Day
DESCRIPTION:Odd Socks Day is celebrated each year at the start of Anti-Bullying Week. \nIt is intended to give children and adults alike the opportunity to express themselves and celebrate their individuality! Moreover\, there is no pressure to wear the latest fashion or to buy expensive costumes. Taking part is made simple and spreads a great message of diversity and acceptance to combat the harmful impact of #Bullying. \n#AntiBullyingWeek #OddSocksDay \n  \nFind out more here: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/odd-socks-day/what-odd-socks-day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/odd-socks-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T113925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T111316Z
UID:6236-1762300800-1762387199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Stress Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Stress Awareness Day\, on every first Wednesday in November — November 5th this year — is 24 hours of reinforcing the fact that you’re not doing yourself a favour by stressing about situations you can’t control. In fact\, according to science\, chronic stress leads to impaired cognitive and physiological functions. Would you want to age before your time? Absolutely not! On this day\, let’s learn together to hone our ability to choose one thought over another and let the stress ebb away. \nBut it’s not just about one day. Stress management and reduction should be a constant practice so you can completely remove stress from your life. While we don’t really get enough time to think about it any other day\, use this day to find out where and why you get most of your stress from. Is it from your workplace or family\, or have you got a general habit to worry about little things? Find the stressful areas and plan a course of action to solve them. \nWays to deal with stress include: \n\nBreathing exercises\nPractising mindfulness\nGetting a good night’s sleep\nWriting down the things that make you stressed\n\nSource: NHS \n  \nFind out more from: \nInternational Stress Management Association: https://isma.org.uk/ \nStress Management Society: https://www.stress.org.uk/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/stress-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T112741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T162321Z
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SUMMARY:Movember
DESCRIPTION:As always\, this month is Movember ! \nOn average\, men die 5 years earlier than women\, and this needs to change. \nOne of the reasons for this may be men’s tendency to turn a blind eye to unusual symptoms to avoid a visit to the doctor. Don’t let complacency stop you from enjoying an otherwise long and healthy life. \nHave you noticed something out of the ordinary with your body? Don’t leave it too late\, book a doctor’s appointment today. \nSource: Healthline \n#Movember #MensHealth \nFind out more about Movember:  Movember | Changing the face of men’s health – Movember
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/movember-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20221012T100904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T161424Z
UID:6316-1761955200-1762559999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Befriending Week
DESCRIPTION:Befriending Week is the national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. Befriending Week theme for 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership.\n\n\n \n\n\nDuring the week\, lets invite those in the befriending sector to reflect on their achievements over the previous year\, thank volunteers and staff\, celebrate their service users\, and share their message with stakeholders\, government and the public.\n\n\n \n\n\nBefriending Week is also an opportunity to look into the future by raising awareness of how befriending helps to tackle isolation and create community connections\, in-person and at a distance.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis year’s #BefriendingWeek offers an opportunity to show gratitude to all of the fantastic #Befrienders who make such a massive difference in the life of people who have become isolated. \n\n\n \n\n\nDo you have any befriending stories? Please share with us in the comments. \n\n\n\n\n\n#Befriending #ReduceIsolation #PeopleHelpingPeople\n\nBefriending Week — Befriending Networks
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/befriending-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T105959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T112618Z
UID:6233-1761350400-1762041599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Brain Tumour Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:This Brain Tumour Awareness Week\, take the time to learn the symptoms of #BrainTumours. \nAccording to the NHS\, the symptoms of brain tumours may vary depending on the exact part of the brain affected\, but common symptoms include: \n\nheadaches\nseizures (fits)\npersistently feeling sick (nausea)\, being sick (vomiting) and drowsiness\nmental or behavioural changes\, such as memory problems or changes in personality\nprogressive weakness or paralysis on one side of the body\nvision or speech problems\n\nSometimes you may not have any symptoms to begin with\, or they may develop very slowly over time. \nIf you’re suffering from a brain tumour\, support is out there. Take a look on the community map to find organisations near you. \nFind out more from the International Brain Tumour Alliance: https://theibta.org/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-brain-tumour-awareness-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20251020T105238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T110630Z
UID:12544-1761264000-1761350399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Wear It Pink Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Wear It Pink is an annual fundraising event held in October to support breast cancer awareness and research. Organised by Breast Cancer Now\, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity\, Wear It Pink encourages individuals\, schools\, and businesses to wear something pink and raise funds to support life-saving research and treatments for breast cancer. It’s one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK\, bringing people together in solidarity to help those affected by breast cancer. \nParticipants are encouraged to get creative by hosting pink-themed events\, wearing pink clothing\, and raising awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection. The funds raised during Wear It Pink go directly towards funding research\, providing support services\, and advocating for better breast cancer care. \nHere are some social media content ideas to engage your audience on Wear It Pink: \n\nShare tips for hosting a pink-themed fundraising event at work or school.\nEncourage followers to wear pink and post a photo using a dedicated hashtag.\nHighlight the importance of breast cancer research and how donations make a difference.\nPost stories of breast cancer survivors and their journeys.\nShare facts about breast cancer prevention\, early detection\, and treatment options.\nCreate a poll asking followers if they plan to participate in Wear It Pink this year.\nHighlight the role of fundraising in advancing breast cancer treatments and care.\nPost about how individuals can get involved and donate to breast cancer research.\nShare inspiring quotes from breast cancer advocates and survivors.\nEncourage followers to spread the word about breast cancer awareness and participate in Wear It Pink.\n\n#WearItPink #BreastCancerAwareness #FightBreastCancer #PinkForACause \n  \nSource: Wear It Pink | Awareness Days
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/wear-it-pink-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T105209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T105300Z
UID:6223-1761091200-1761177599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Stuttering Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. While many people may develop a #Stutter in childhood\, it is quite common for them to “grow out” it as they age. However\, this doesn’t make a stutter any less of a challenge for the individuals who live with a stutter. \nFortunately\, there are resources for people who develop a stutter and treatments which range from creating a safe environment where people with a stutter can feel more confident\, to strategies that increase fluency and help to develop communication skills. \nTogether\, we can build a more inclusive world where every voice is valued. 💚 \n  \nSource: NHS \n#InternationalStutteringAwarenessDay \nFind Out More About International Stuttering Day: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Stuttering_Awareness_Day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-stuttering-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220724T103451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T125141Z
UID:6220-1760745600-1760831999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Menopause Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. \nThe theme for World Menopause Day 2025 is Lifestyle Medicine.\nAccording to the NHS\, menopause and peri-menopause symptoms can greatly impact your daily life\, including relationships\, social life\, family life and work. \nIt can feel different for everyone. You may have a number of symptoms or none. \nSymptoms usually start months or years before your periods stop and can impact your mental and physical health. \nSee your GP if you’re beginning to have symptoms of menopause or peri-menopause\, and speak to your pharmacist if you’re interested in learning about treatments. \n#WorldMenopauseDay #HRT #MenopauseTreatment \nSource:  World Menopause Day 2025 – International Menopause Society
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-menopause-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220702T143041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T113124Z
UID:6104-1759708800-1760313599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Dyslexia Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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 life-long condition. \nIt is important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields. \nThe theme for the week will be Dyslexia: Raising the Volume. \nEvery story is different – showcasing the diversity of the dyslexic community and highlighting that everyone’s experience of dyslexia is unique. 10% of the population are dyslexic – that’s over 6.7 million stories to tell. \nA strong opening sets the scene – raising awareness of the importance of early identification and intervention to ensure that every person with dyslexia can flourish. \nIt’s never too late to change your story – highlighting how the BDA can provide support and signposting to help dyslexic people begin a new chapter. \nIn the spirit of breaking through the barriers of #Dyslexia\, we’d like to share methods for supporting people with dyslexia. According to the NHS\, the following methods are how best to support a child with dyslexia: \n\noccasional 1-to-1 teaching or lessons in a small group with a specialist teacher\nphonics (a way of teaching children to identify and process the smaller sounds that make up words) combined with other techniques\ntechnology like computers and speech-recognition software that may make it easier for your child to read and write when they’re a bit older\n\nSource: NHS \nSource: Dyslexia Awareness Week – British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/dyslexia-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220702T133731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T112818Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:The ethos of Black History Month is to educate people on the achievements and contributions African and Caribbean heritage peoples have made to the UK’s history and culture. \n​Black History Month UK was the brainchild of Akyaaba Addai-Sebo\, a special projects officer at the Greater London Council. He wanted to boost the self-esteem of Black British children and young adults by educating on them on the achievements of Black people living in the UK. \nThe month has since evolved into a celebration of black history and culture that spans across multiple countries! \nThe theme for the month is ‘Legacies with Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge.’  2025 marks 60 years since the UK’s first Race Relations Act — a landmark moment in the ongoing journey towards racial justice and equality. \n​ \n#BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth \nSource: IBHM-UK|Black History Month UK 2025 Theme – Legacies of Action
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/black-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20230804T104834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T102506Z
UID:8521-1757721600-1757807999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Positive Thinking Day
DESCRIPTION:Its Positive Thinking Day 🙂 \nNegative thinking has a way of sapping away a person’s self-worth and distorting a person’s view of the world. It also has a tendency of poisoning everything in that person that’s good and decent. \nFortunately\, that’s a process that can be stopped with a little bit of #PositiveThinking. Positive thinking\, when properly applied with purpose\, can help a person feel better about themselves and can make them feel like the best version of themselves. And that’s why Positive Thinking Day is such an important day. This unofficial holiday falls on the 13th of September and is designed to help everyone replace their negative thinking with more positive thoughts. \nAccording to a 2015 study\, positive thinking can be a good first step towards #BetterHealth. This study showed that people who were optimistic in their outlook were twice as likely to have strong cardiovascular health and had a lower amount of stress hormones in their bodies. \nAnyone who thinks this holiday might be a good day to turn around their positive thinking can do so by taking the time to celebrate #PositiveThinkingDay. They can this by giving themselves a positive affirmation on this day\, by showing gratitude to those around them\, or by taking a few moments to read motivational books. \n#ShowGratitude #PositiveAffirmations #BeKind #GetMotivated
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/positive-thinking-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220613T072352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T112245Z
UID:6018-1753315200-1754697599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Marine Week
DESCRIPTION:Contrary to the title\, National Marine Week is celebrated for a fortnight from July 24th to August 8th to appreciate the magnificent sea animals and plants that exist in the United Kingdom on a national scale. \nDuring #NationalMarineWeek\, people from all over the United Kingdom may come out to explore their local shoreline as the retreating sea reveals its treasures. Take time out to protect and appreciate marine life for the next two weeks. \nNational Marine Week was organized to motivate people to better understand and care for the ocean. The holiday encourages us to appreciate and protect our oceans. During National Marine Week\, people take time to focus on how vital the oceans are to humanity\, given that they constitute the largest ecosystem on the planet. In addition to containing 97% of the planet’s water\, they also make up 80% of the planet’s biodiversity\, with more than 30\,000 species. \nSource: NATIONAL MARINE WEEK – July 24\, 2025 – National Today \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-marine-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20230620T160941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T115139Z
UID:8190-1752969600-1753660799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Shark Week
DESCRIPTION:Shark Week happens every year in July or August. It’s a yearly\, weeklong grouping of shark-related show episodes\, documentaries\, and movies that airs on the #DiscoveryChannel. \nShark week was first aired on the 17th of July 1988 with the purpose to focus on conservational initiatives or addressing myths related to sharks. Moreover\, Shark Week allows the viewers to get a close look at these amazing\, terrifying\, but misunderstood predators. \nHeaps of people grew up harbouring a fascination with sharks and the never-stand-still\, ruthless\, killer instinct they embody. Discovery’s week of programming has become traditional fare for a generation of would-be shark scientists\, in-cage filmmakers\, and thrill-seekers. If you haven’t seen it yet\, don’t miss this year’s #SharkWeek! \n  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/shark-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220607T183908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T115639Z
UID:5993-1750032000-1750636799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Refugee Week
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Week\nFor Refugee Week we invite you to celebrate what compassion looks like in action. Together we can create a shared understanding of compassion to ensure we are extending it widely to all. \n“Our task must be to free ourselves – by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”- Albert Einstein \nWhy compassion?\nThe last few years have been challenging for all of us. We are still adjusting to new realities post-lockdown as well as responding to new crises. In the UK\, dangerous anti-migration government rhetoric continues\, along with inhumane conditions for #AsylumSeekers.\n \nBut\, none of these things happen in isolation. We know how interconnected our world is: how something seemingly “far away” impacts everyone. All of this makes us even more aware of the need to widen our circles of compassion. \nWithin our own experiences are all the tools we need to be compassionate\, not just to ourselves and those in our immediate circle but to all our human neighbours and our one shared home\, planet earth. \n*Source and find out more:  About – Refugee Week \n#RefugeeWeek #Compassion #CompassionIntoAction #SimpleActs
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/refugee-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20230211T070450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T104249Z
UID:5282-1743379200-1743465599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual day that is celebrated around the world on March 31st to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of transgender and gender non-conforming people. It is a day to recognise the diversity of transgender identities and to support the transgender community. \nTransgender Day of Visibility is a time for individuals to share stories of resilience and courage\, to find strength in being visible\, and to celebrate the beauty of being transgender. It is also a day for raising awareness about the discrimination that transgender people face and to advocate for greater acceptance and #Inclusion of transgender people in all aspects of life. \n\n\n\n\n“It’s impossible to comprehend or support a community that is not visible.”\n\n\n \n\n\n#TDOV #IAmEnough #YouAreEnough #TransAwareness  #TransDayOfVisibility\n\n\nSee more about the day: International Transgender Day of Visibility – Wikipedia
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20221222T105113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T114921Z
UID:6797-1735689600-1738367999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:January 2025 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month\, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It is a key time for us all as individuals to educate ourselves about human trafficking and crucially to learn to spot the signs of trafficking. It is also a time for us take these messages to our workplaces\, our churches\, our schools\, our representatives and everywhere else.\n\n\n \n\n\nAt Hope for Justice\, they investigate cases of human trafficking and work closely with law enforcement to rescue victims and ensure evidence is gathered against perpetrators to see them brought to justice. The team of investigators is drawn from some of the most respected and prestigious law enforcement agencies in the country\, such as the FBI and NCIS.\n\n\n \n\n\nNational Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month\, January 2025\, culminates in the annual observation of National Freedom Day on February 1\, 2025.\n\n\n \n\n\nSource:  Human Trafficking Prevention Month | Hope for Justice\n\n\n \n\n\n#HopeForJusticeInternational #HumanTraffickingAwareness #Freedom
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-slavery-human-trafficking-prevention-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20211205T193739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T121656Z
UID:4877-1735689600-1735775999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Global Family Day
DESCRIPTION:“Families come in all shapes and sizes” \nThis may be a day that is normally celebrated in the USA\, however family is important and can come in all shapes and sizes. Family is not always people related by birth\, it can be friends\, foster parents and guardians\, and more … \nOne Day of Peace and Sharing\, is celebrated every January 1st in the United States as a global day of peace and sharing. Global Family Day grew out of the United Nations Millennium celebration\, “One Day In Peace” \n#GlobalFamilyDay \nSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Family_Day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/global-family-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20241007T150024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151620Z
UID:10973-1730678400-1731283199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Children's Book Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of reading for pleasure for children of primary school age. A fantastic opportunity for extended teaching on any of your favourite children’s books! This year\, 2024\, marks the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week and the theme is “How Do You Book?”. \nWhen is Children’s Book Week?\nThere are technically no set dates for Children’s Book Week\, meaning you’re free to celebrate this whenever suits you! However\, in the UK\, this year the event takes place over two weeks: the 6th to 12th of May and the 4th to 10th of November. Join in the celebrations with our friends across the pond\, or tie in your Children’s Book Week celebrations around World Book Day. \nWhen did Children’s Book Week start?\nThe idea for this event was conceived by Franklin K. Matthiews\, the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America\, in 1913. He thought that a celebration of children’s books would help get more children into reading\, helped by the backing of publishers\, booksellers and librarians in the US. Now going on for over 100 years\, Children’s Book Week continues to grow in popularity year on year. \nHow can I get involved with Children’s Book Week?\nSimple. Get reading! There are so many fantastic children’s books available in libraries and bookshops that it can be difficult to know where to start your search for some great children’s literature. \n#HowDoYouBook #Literacy #ReadingForJoy #FavouriteBooks \n  \nSource: Children’s Book Week 2024 – Event Info and Resources (twinkl.co.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/childrens-book-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20240705T113302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T141745Z
UID:10631-1724198400-1724284799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Cavernoma Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Cavernoma Awareness Day 2024 is on 21st August and aims to increase knowledge of how to spot its symptoms\, understand its causes\, and spread more awareness across your friend groups and workplace organisations. \nIn order to assist in raising the profile surrounding this condition\, it’s important to have as much information at hand as possible. Here’s what you need to know about Cavernoma Awareness Day to do your part and participate this year. \nWhat is Cavernoma?\nCavernoma refers to groups of abnormal blood vessels that form in clusters in the spinal cord and brain. Cavernomas contain blood which travels slowly through these vessels\, usually clotting. The look and shape of a Cavernoma resembles a raspberry and can range from a few millimetres to a few centimetres in size. \nWhat are the Symptoms of Cavernoma?\nSpotting the signs and symptoms of Cavernoma can be difficult as they tend to vary from person to person. The size of the Cavernoma and its location can also cause these symptoms to vary. Generally speaking\, these are some of the most notable Cavernoma symptoms: \n\nSeizures or severely painful headaches\nIssues with memory and concentration\nIssues with keeping your balance\nTinnitus and difficulty hearing\nBlurred or double vision\nDizziness and fatigue\nDrooping in the face\nDifficulty talking\nNumbness\n\nHow is Cavernoma Treated?\nFor some cases\, Cavernoma will predominantly be treated and controlled with medications\, especially in the case of extreme headaches and seizures. In more extreme cases where there’s a risk of haemorrhage and heavy bleeding\, further steps will most likely be taken in the form of surgical treatment or radiation in the event of surgery being deemed too dangerous. \nHowever\, it’s important to remember that each Cavernoma case will be unique\, and that treatment methods will vary depending on several different factors. \nWhether you or someone you know may have #Cavernoma\, or you’re just eager to help raise as much awareness as possible\, sharing this knowledge is the best way to do your part this year. \n  \nSource: (1) New Messages! (healthassured.org) \nHomepage – Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/cavernoma-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20240118T114001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T114001Z
UID:9530-1707523200-1707609599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Chinese New Year
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year 2024 will take place on the 10th of February\, with the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Celebrations will last from the 9th of February (New Year’s Eve) until the 15th day of the New Year. \nWhat is The Chinese New Year calendar?\nEach year (also known as a cycle) of the Chinese New Year calendar is represented by a different zodiac animal. There are 12 in total. According to legend\, these 12 animals participated in a race\, which then determined their place of order in the Chinese New Year calendar. \nWhy is Chinese New Year celebrated?\nChinese New Year\, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival\, marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese traditional calendar\, which is a lunisolar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar\, used widely around the world today\, the lunisolar calendar determines dates using the location of the sun and the moon relative to the Earth. This is why\, on our Western calendars\, the date changes each year! \nIt is one of the most important events in Chinese culture and the holiday is today celebrated all around the world. Many other countries celebrate the holiday as an official festival (Korea\, Vietnam\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, Indonesia and the Philippines) due to its cultural significance. \nWhat are some Chinese New Year traditions?\nTraditionally\, Chinese New Year is a time for people to honour their ancestors and deities. Still\, many of the customs and traditions of the holiday vary wildly from region to region. Many families across China gather the night before Chinese New Year’s Day for a festive dinner to reunite them. Many people will also clean their house before the new year; this is done to cleanse any ill fortune and is thought to allow for good luck going into the new year. \nIt is also customary for people to decorate their windows and doors with red decorations\, as red is seen as a lucky colour in Chinese culture. Many also light firecrackers and gift money in red paper envelopes to celebrate! \n  \n#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheDragon \nChinese New Year – Wikipedia
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/chinese-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220119T122455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T100920Z
UID:4911-1704153600-1709337599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Big Energy Saving Winter
DESCRIPTION:If you are worried about energy bills and the cost of living\, the Citizens Advice network can help you this winter. \nFeeling 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. \nAccess free support online from their public advice site\, including information about grants and benefits to help you pay energy bills. \nThe Money Talk Team at your local Citizens Advice Bureau helps you maximise your income\, look at options to reduce costs and offers specialist debt advice. \nContact your local Citizens Advice Bureau to get free\, confidential and impartial advice. An adviser will be able to talk through your situation and work out the next steps. Find your local bureau and get in touch today. \nYou can also call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 for help with your home energy this winter. \nSource: https://www.cas.org.uk/BESW \nClick on link for more Energy Saving Tips : Quick tips to save energy at home – Energy Saving Trust
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/big-energy-saving-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20211107T165923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T110434Z
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SUMMARY:Boxing Day Swim
DESCRIPTION:Each year on 26th December\, Boxing Day\, people of all ages take to the water\, some in fancy dress. \nIn 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 Tenby to Teignmouth. \nThere’s no better way to dust off the yuletide cobwebs than with a Boxing Day swim ! \n#ColdWaterSwimming #BoxingDaySwim \nCheck out this BBC Science article: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/cold-water-swimming-why-an-icy-dip-is-good-for-your-mental-and-physical-health/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/boxing-day-swim/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20220702T140942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T084343Z
UID:6083-1696377600-1696463999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Grandparent's Day
DESCRIPTION:According to the National Grandparents Day website\, the aim of National Grandparents Day is: \nTo honour grandparents \n\nTo give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children\nTo help children become aware of the strength\, information and guidance older people can offer\n\nIn the UK Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October each year. \nWhat to do on Grandparents’ Day? \n\nHonour the grandparents/grandchild relationships. If you can you should try to spend some time together. Below are 10 ideas of things you could do together:\nMake something especially for your grandparents (for example a picture\, a poem\, a treat)\nGet them to pass on knowledge (learn how to bake your favourite cake\, learn how to cross-stitch\, catch a fish or use a hammer)\nInterview them (ask them all the questions you’d like answers to about their amazing lives!)\nHave a sleepover and watch a film of their choice\nGet them to play cards with you (grandparents are often full of fun ideas when it comes to card games)\nMake a family tree with photos or hand-drawn images of family members\nSwitch roles! (be a grandparent for a day\, let them relax and you do all the pampering they usually do)\nOffer to do tasks around the house/garden\nMake a card and list why you admire them\nGet them to show you old photo albums and tell you all the stories behind the pictures\n\nThese are only a few ideas we came up with. You might want to do something completely different on Grandparents’ Day\, something that’s special to you and your grandparents. \nFind Out More: Grandparents’ Day 2023 – Teaching Resources and Information (twinkl.co.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/grandparents-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260915T183446
CREATED:20230426T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T154843Z
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SUMMARY:Coronation Day-King Charles
DESCRIPTION:The Coronation of His Majesty The King is a time for celebration across the nation and the Commonwealth\, over a weekend of special events: \n\nSaturday 6 May the Coronation Ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey\, London.\n6-8 May will see Coronation Big Lunches up and down the country and across the Commonwealth.\nSunday May 7 a spectacular Coronation Concert will be performed at Windsor Castle with iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections\, lasers\, drone displays and illuminations.\nMonday 8 May a special Bank Holiday has been proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation\, giving everyone the opportunity to join in with their communities and good causes through Big Help Out activities.\n\nThe coronation ceremony is an occasion for pageantry and celebration\, but it is also a solemn religious ceremony and has remained essentially the same over a thousand years. For the last 900 years\, the ceremony has taken place at Westminster Abbey\, London. The service is conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury\, whose task this has almost always been since the Norman Conquest in 1066. \n  \nSource: About the Coronation – Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/coronation-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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