This year, National Allotment Week will run from 11-17th August with the theme of Allotments and Wellbeing. It's a great chance to explore how allotments support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities. Whether you're an experienced grower or just getting started, events are taking place across the UK. Gardening can help people cope with stress and […]
International Youth Day on August 12th focuses on the difficulties that some young people are experiencing throughout the world. Half the children between the age of six and 13 lack basic reading and math skills and childhood poverty is still a prevalent problem globally. #InternationalYouthDay was created by the UN to help draw awareness to […]
National Non-Profit Day is commemorated on August 17 each year to recognize non-profit organisations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. If you’ve ever volunteered, you’re well aware of the significance of these charitable organisations. Nonprofits throughout the country work to promote awareness and offer assistance to individuals who otherwise would not be able to […]
On August 18th We Celebrate Never Give Up Day. This Day Is All About Cultivating A Mindset Of Determination The day not only applauds people for reaching their goals but also supports those who are still trying to achieve their goals. This unique celebration day is dedicated to showcasing the impactful resilience and determination in our […]
World Photo Day is on August 19th and it celebrates the day when the French government purchased the patent for the daguerreotype process. The daguerreotype process is a photographic process that creates highly detailed images on a sheet of copper plate with a thin coat of silver. The day requires participants to share a photo […]
International Dog Day is a special celebration of all dogs around the world and the companionship and loyalty that they show to us. Dogs truly are ‘man’s best friend’, and #InternationalDogDay is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what these special animals do to keep us safe, guide us, and bring us joy. If you think […]
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26th, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and #Discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. In the early 19th century, American women, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in […]
National Grief Awareness Day, also known as National Bereavement Day, is recognised annually on August 30th. It was founded in 2014 by Angie Cartwright, a woman who experienced the loss of many of her loved ones. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the different ways in which grief can manifest in our lives. August […]
