Children's Art Week is run by Engage - the National Association for Gallery Education. During this time, schools, art galleries, museums and community groups are encouraged to plan and provide art activities and events with the goal of providing opportunities for children, young people and families to take part in practical activities with artists and […]
Alcohol Awareness Week is 1st-7th July 2024. (The week has typically taken place in November each year. However, Alcohol Awareness Week has now moved to its new spot in July.)It is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. The theme for Alcohol […]
National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 as there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks of life. We wanted to bring together anyone affected by the loss of a child to show them that they are not alone. #NationalBereavedParentsDay will take place on Wednesday 3rd July to raise […]
World Chocolate Day is sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day. It takes place on 7 July every year, and put simply, it's a celebration of all things chocolate! The event was created in 2009. In some countries around the world, the day is celebrated on different dates. But July 7 was chosen for World […]
7th July is the UK’s 4th annual Thank You Day! Every year, Thank You Day brings together millions of people across the UK to celebrate and give thanks to those that go above and beyond for us. It is an opportunity to thank the people on your street, in your block of flats and all […]
Disability Awareness Day is a pan-disability event which promotes a can-do culture focusing on what disabled people can do throughout life and work. The show has three main aims: To highlight what statutory, private or voluntary services are available to enable disabled people to stay independent. To promote equipment and aids that could maintain or […]
Imagine a day when you could clean house and get rid of clutter, show someone that you care, gift small things to strangers, and generally making the world a better place. Yes, this day does, in fact, exist and on July 15 we celebrate National Give Something Away Day! It’s better to give than to […]
Nelson Mandela has many accolades. He’s an iconic figure that triumphed over South Africa’s apartheid regime. He was a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, and an international peacemaker. And he was the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa (no biggie). So you see why the United Nations General Assembly would […]
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. Shark 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 […]
Every year on July 24th, International Self Care Day promotes self-care as a vital foundation of health. It’s also a day for people around the world to prioritise self-care and make it a part of their lifestyle. When you take care of yourself to stay well, you are practicing #SelfCare. Staying well includes taking care […]
24th July is Samaritans Awareness Day, because they’re here to listen 24/7. On this date and throughout July, The Samaritans will be running their awareness-raising campaign Talk to Us, to remind people that they’re here for anyone who needs someone to listen. Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland […]
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. During #NationalMarineWeek, people from all over the United Kingdom may come out to explore their local shoreline as the […]
National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, marked on 25 July every year by the charity Rethink Mental Illness, explores what it means to live with this much misunderstood and often stigmatised mental health condition. In England, approximately one adult in every 100 will live with a diagnosis of #Schizophrenia. By shattering some of the myths and breaking […]
Every year, more than a million lives are lost to hepatitis. We’re not waiting for change – we’re fighting to make it happen. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. These five […]
Today is International Day of Friendship ! Our world faces many challenges, crises and forces of division — such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses — among many others — that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony among the world's peoples. To confront those crises and challenges, their root causes must be addressed […]
#WBW2024 will focus on survival, health and wellbeing. It will showcase the need to improve breastfeeding support to reduce inequalities that exist in our society with a special focus on breastfeeding in times of emergencies and crises. #Breastfeeding can act as an equaliser in our society and efforts must be made to ensure everyone has access […]
Yorkshire Day is celebrated on August 1st. Yorkshire belongs to the United Kingdom and was formerly known as the County of York. The name came from it being the Shire of the city of York, commonly referred to as York’s Shire. It is the largest county in the U.K. and has always been recognized as […]
The UK’s biggest celebration of cycle commuting is back on 1st August 2024! Whether you’ve never cycled before, not ridden in a while or cycle every day, #CycleToWorkDay is for you. It’s a day to get in the saddle and experience the brilliant benefits everyday #Cycling offers – mental, physical and financial – first-hand. What are […]
Single Working Women’s Day takes place on the 4th of August. Celebrated annually, this day recognises and honours the contributions of single working women to society. It highlights their strength, resilience, and the unique challenges they face while balancing work, family, and personal life. This day is an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and raise awareness […]
